Venues

Anniesland Campus

Content

HNC Healthcare Practice will give you the necessary knowledge and skills to work in many health and allied health fields both in the NHS and in private or social care settings. During the course you will undertake a clinical placement within the NHS acute sector at Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board. The course will give you the skills to pursue a career at Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level or to progress to university to a variety of nursing or allied health undergraduate degree programme

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 Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcare plus 1 relevant Higher. 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.