ROUTE TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCQF LEVEL 6


West Lothian College

Course details

Course description

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

If you are looking to pursue a career in a health profession which is both challenging and rewarding then this course is for you. You may be a school leaver who as yet, does not have the required entry qualifications to go direct to University. The course is a fulltime course where you maybe able to top up your qualifications to make an application through UCAS to progress onto the first year of a Nursing degree or onto HNC Healthcare Practice which could lead to an Allied Health Profession related degree.

Throughout the course you will be studying a wide range of subject areas that will ensure that you have the best foundation to progress to the next stage of your studies.

The course includes:

  • Communication NC, Literature 1 (Equivalent of Higher English)
  • Numeracy
  • The units of Higher Care - Human Development and Behaviour, Social Influences and Values and Principles
  • Medical Terminology and Practical Skills
  • Biology
  • First Aid
  • Mental Health
  • The course also has work experience
  • The course involves essays, reports, presentations and projects based on course content, as well as work experience.

    Why choose this course

    You will learn about best practice in health and social care settings and get the chance to progress to further study or work. Please note that it may be a requirement to work 12-hour shifts on your work experience so you need to be available to do this.

    Learning outcome

    Education: Progress onto a relevant HNC.

    Alternatively, you may progress to University depending on your existing qualifications to study Nursing. Please note that this course would not normally give you access to Midwifery or Child Health Degrees.

    Employment: Support worker or similar role in health and social care settings. Previous students have found employment within a range of health and social care organisations.

    Provided by

    West Lothian College

    enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk

    01506 418181

    Provider website

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    Entry requirements

  • National 5 English and Biology or equivalent
  • National units in a social subject at SCQF level 5
  • Work experience in health and social care is desirable
  • You must be eligible to join the PVG scheme and must not be barred or under consideration for listing (criminal record check).
  • It is essential you are able to support others
  • If your aim is to progress directly to University to study Nursing in addition to the above you would require the following:

    • A minimum of 1 Higher and National 5 Maths (this doesn’t guarantee entry)
    • If you can demonstrate by recent relevant successful study at level 5 your ability to work at level 6 your application may be considered

      Your personal statement on your application should demonstrate the following: your skills and qualities and any relevant experience. You should also include the field of Nursing or the Allied Health Profession you want to progress into and your reasons for applying for the course

      Please note this course is to prepare you for a career in health and social care

      If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

      Course options

      Course details

      Full time

      1st Aug 2023

      Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

      Venue details

      Almondvale Crescent

      Livingston

      EH54 7EP

      This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.