The SWAP Access to Nursing programme aims to equip you with a thorough knowledge of human growth and development. Through theoretical study and placement, the skills required to work in health and social care settings will be enhanced. This course builds the foundations for a career in either nursing, health or social care. SWAP is for adult learners who want a second chance at education and who aim to fulfil their academic potential by studying for a higher education qualification. The programme is designed to provide a supportive environment for adults returning to education and you don't usually need any formal...

This course is a SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme) which supports adults, ordinarily resident in Scotland to return to education after a gap. It will help you to develop the skills you need to progress into Higher Education, to a wide range of HNC, HND and degree level courses.If would like to find out more about SWAP, and see what progression routes are available, you can view more information here. The SWAP East Team can also answer any specific queries that you may have: swap.east@ed.ac.ukThis is a Category 1 PVG course. During the course you will have contact with vulnerable groups of people,...

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.

This course provides an opportunity for students who are returning to education to gain the university entrance qualifications required for Nursing.The course includes: Medical terminology and Practical Skills Caring for People with Dementia Mental Health Social influences, values and principles Human development and behaviour Human biology units Communication, numeracy and IT Preparation for higher education Why choose this course Students successfully completing...

The Access to Nursing with ESOL course may include the following subjects:Foundations for care practiceThe human bodyNumeracyIntroduction to mental healthESOL Level 6Report and essay writing skillsPreparing for higher educationOther nursing / health / science related unitsAssessment will be continuous with a a mix of practical and theoretical assessments.

You will sit the Higher ESOL exam in May.

Our Access to Nursing course is exactly what you will need if you are thinking of a career in nursing or care.If you would like to train for employment in the health industry, this could be the course for you.Health care is provided in settings such as nursing homes, residential homes, hospitals and resource centres for people with learning disabilities. The demands for a skilled health care workforce are increasing.This course provides a range of topics both theoretical and practical related to working in this sector.Care workers must operate from a good ethical value base and so you will study...

This exciting and newly revised course provides a great opportunity to gain knowledge and skills for a career in nursing, allied professions, social services or social work. With units on topics such as Mental Health, Counselling and Criminology this level 6 qualification provides progression to our HNC programmes including HNC Socials Services, HNC Health Care Practice and HNC Social Science.This is a Category 1 PVG course.  During the course you will have contact with vulnerable groups of people, therefore to successfully complete the course, you are required to be a member of the PVG Scheme.  Further information will be provided...

Our SWAP Access to Nursing course is exactly what you will need if you are thinking of a career in nursing or care.If you would like to train in the health industry but lack the necessary qualifications, this could be the course for you.Access to Nursing is part of the Scottish Widening Access Programme (SWAP) and is specifically for people who have been out of formal education for at least 3 years (see entry requirements for more details). It prepares adult returners for entry into Higher Education and can lead to a place at college or university.Health care is provided...

The Higher Health Care course comprises of a collection of units at Higher level. The course includes a care work placement. The Award also includes NPA in Health and Social Care. If you have been out of education for 3 years you will be eligible for Access to Nursing status, this will be confirmed once you enroll on the course.This course is also part of the Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP). SWAP programmes are for adults who have few or no formal qualifications and who have been out of full-time education for at least three years (five years if you...

If you have decided on a career in nursing, this course is for you. You will be interviewed jointly by lecturers from Shetland UHI and Robert Gordon University.This programme is part of the Scottish Wider Access Programme, giving routes into higher education for adult returners.This course incorporates the National Certificate in Health & Social Care (Level 6).The following subjects are covered: SVQ2 Healthcare Support (Clinical) Human Biology NPA Social Services & Healthcare First Aid Prevention of Infection Communications Numeracy ICT 1 day placement in Gilbert Bain HospitalStudents interested in working with children may study Higher Early Education and Childcare instead...

Would you like to take the first step to university in a friendly environment? Would you like to work as a nurse?

ACCESS TO NURSING DEGREE - SWAP

Designed to enable adults with no formal qualifications to prepare, in one year, for entry into a degree course in Nursing, or HNC Healthcare or in some cases HNC Social Care.
Candidates will have to go through a PVG check and medical by at the end of the year and this is carried out by the universities .

The course is intensive...