Course Options
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Overview
HNC Healthcare Practice is the new name for the HNC Care and Administrative Practice course.
This course is suitable if you want to pursue a career in nursing and other health-related fields. It combines the required academic knowledge with the skills and competencies gained from a clinical placement within the NHS. This qualification is also suitable if you want to work as a Health Care Support Worker.
Minimum entry requirements
- Two Highers at Grade C or above including English (or Modern Studies, Sociology,
Politics, Psychology, History, Economics, Philosophy, RMPS
); OR
- One Higher plus Foundation Apprenticeship in SVQ Social Services & Healthcare; OR
- SQA National Units at SCQF Level 6 in a related subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
- You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
- Successful students will be subject to PVG vetting.
What you study
Some of the units you will study are:-
- Clinical Skills for Care Practitioners.
- Professional Standards for Care Practitioners.
- Safe Working Practice for Care.
- The Human Body in Health and Illness.
- Sociology and Health in Scotland.
- Graded unit.
After the course
- Nursing.
- Paramedic Science.
- Allied Health Professions.
The course aligns with the knowledge and skills for those wishing to work as Senior Healthcare Support Workers.
Continuing Study
Successful completion may allow you to progress to a Degree programme in Nursing, Paramedic Science and Allied Health Professions. Some students may access Year 2 of the Nursing Degree at the University of the West of Scotland or Glasgow Caledonian University. Progression is dependent on a satisfactory PVG check.
How the course is taught
The teaching and learning method uses a student-centred approach, where you are encouraged to develop a critical approach to your studies. Teaching sessions include a blended learning approach, combining both on-campus face-to-face teaching and online learning. Vocational skills are developed through a combination of clinical skills simulation teaching in our state of the art simulation centre and a practice placement.
Materials
You will need to purchase a clinical uniform, which is essential for your placement.
Dress code
Clinical tunic, trousers and suitable shoes.