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Gateway to Health and Care Professions: Phase 1

Edinburgh College

Venues

Milton Road Campus, Sighthill Campus

Content

This course will prepare you for an entry-level job in the health or social care sectors or further study at Edinburgh College. The course will suit you if you are seeking a career change or to further your studies. Students on this course can progress to Gateway to Healthcare Phase 2 or Gateway to Social Services Phase 2, then to Level 6 Health and Social Services courses, leading to HNC Social Services or university places for nursing and allied health professions.

Content:

Practical Caring Skills; First Aid; The Human Body; Communication for Health and Care; Safe beginners; Wellbeing and Resilience.

Entry Requirements

4 subjects at National 4 including English and Biology; or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 4. Interview.

Progression Routes

Relevant course at SCQF Level 6

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

20 weeks

Department

Health Professions and Social Services

SCQF Level

5