Health Sector

Course description

Introducing you to human health and development, and essential values in care.

This course will introduce you to essential care values, human health and development. You will study a range of units and develop industry-related good practice – excellent preparation for your progression towards further study or employment. During this course you will:

The National 5 course is made up of the following four units:

1. Working in the Health Sector
2. Life Sciences Industry and the Health Sector
3. Improving Health and Wellbeing
4. Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

You will be taught by means of practical based activities and classroom based theory lessons in one of the North East Scotland College campuses by a College lecturer, or within your school. Study takes the form of individual research, group activities, practical activities, watching videos and through reviewing course hand-outs or textbooks provided by the College.

You will develop key interpersonal skills, as well as confidence when it comes to communication, organisation and planning. Throughout the course you will be offered an opportunity to review and identify how your skills and knowledge are developing, and will be expected to demonstrate:

To achieve the full award you must attend regularly and successfully complete all units. Assessment will be based on tests and case studies, along with project work and a portfolio. The course will show on your final SQA certificate as a National 5 qualification.

Learning outcome

Progression:

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

Upon successful completion of this course, you could consider Modern Apprenticeship opportunities or may be able to progress to one of the following full-time courses at North East Scotland College:

Those with the qualifications to do so may choose to apply for further study at university level.

If you would like to progress directly to work upon completion of your course, you could pursue a range of entry-level positions in the health and social care industry.