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Healthcare Practice

Glasgow Clyde College

Venues

Anniesland Campus, Cardonald Campus

Content

HNC Healthcare Practice puts you at the heart of the care sector, teaching you the essential skills and theory you need for employment in the NHS, private healthcare or social services. During the course you’ll do a clinical placement within the NHS Acute sector at Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board. You can also use it to pursue a career at Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level or to progress to first or second year of nursing degrees at some Scottish universities.

The units you will cover on this course are:

Safe working practice for care; Therapeutic relationships; understanding behaviour; Sociology and health in Scotland; Professional standards for care practice; The human body in health and illness; Clinical skills for care practitioners; Understanding personal and professional development; Exploring mental health; Graded unit.

Entry Requirements

2 relevant Highers, preferably including English and a social science subject. National 5 Maths is also preferred. Or a relevant NC or NQ at SCQF level 6. Interview. Pre-entry test.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Progression Routes

Year 1 of a relevant degree programme. This is a qualification that is recognised by the NHS so on completion you will be qualified to work at Senior Health Care Support Worker level.

Start Date

August

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Health Care

SCQF Level

7

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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