Access to Nursing (SWAP)

Course description

Access to Nursing is run in partnership with Scottish Wider Access Programme and is designed for adults who have been away from education, typically for three years or more. It will introduce a range of science and healthcare subjects to develop skills, knowledge and understanding which will enable progression to degree programmes in nursing or a health related field or to further studies in a related HNC.

SWAP negotiate places at a range of universities for students successfully completing their course.

The course is accepted by partner universities in lieu of other entry qualifications. It also includes intensive guidance to develop confidence, core skills and maximise the chance of successful progression to higher education.

The SWAP Access to Nursing course will cover the following subjects:

• First Aid 
• Foundations for care practice 
• The human body 
• Numeracy 
• Communication 
• Dementia 
• Understanding mental health issues 
• Preparing for higher education 
• Other nursing/health/science related units 

Assessment will be continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments. There is no final examination.