Course details
Course description
If you'd like to work in the health sector but lack the necessary qualifications this Access course can help get you on the right track. Designed for students who have been out of education for more than 3 years, the Scottish Wider Access Programme provides a gateway to nursing. This course can help you move on to university to study adult nursing, mental health nursing, learning disability nursing or child nursing. You will receive a solid grounding in healthcare, as well as building confidence and self-esteem through studying with like-minded people, to prepare you for the return to education. Progression to UniversityUWS is one of the SWAP West university partners responsible for placements for Adult and Mental Health Nursing. If you choose to progress to UWS from UHI Argyll, you may be prioritised for an Argyll placement. Basic First Aid Care: Human Development and Behaviour Care: Social Influences Care: Values and Principles Caring for People with Dementia Communication (NC) Communication in Care Relationships Health Promotion ICT Literature 1 Mental Health Issues: An Introduction Numeracy Preparation for HE (SWAP) Prevention of Infection Safeguarding People Stress and Stress Management The Human BodyDuring the course you will take part in two practical study days, one in each semester, where you will work in a clinical environment.
Learning outcome
This course is designed to prepare you for a Nursing programme at a variety of Universities in Scotland including: BA Health and Social Studies at University of Highlands and Islands BSc Nursing at University of Highlands and Islands Please note that this course WILL NOT give you access to Midwifery or Paramedic Science degree programmes.
Entry requirements
There are no academic entry requirements for this course but we expect you to have: Experience of working in a care setting (desirable but not essential) Good communication skills and a real interest in working with people SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme) entry requirements: You have been out of education for at least 3 years and your highest qualification is SCQF level 5 (Standard Grade, Int 2, GCSE or equivalent) OR You have been out of education for at least 5 years and your highest qualification is SCQF level 6 or higher (Highers, A Levels, HN or equivalent If you have previously studied at university, but did not complete your degree, you will not normally be eligible. However, if there are exceptional individual circumstances to consider, these could potentially allow you to be considered for a SWAP course. More information can be found here.
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Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2024
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Argyll
West Bay
Dunoon
PA23 7HP