Course overview
This course is for those who want to find out more about healthcare and who want to progress to higher-level study. This NHS-recognised course will give you skills and knowledge in topics such as safe working practice for care, therapeutic relationships, and understanding behaviour. It also covers clinical skills for practitioners, the human body in health and illness, and mental health.
Course description
Fees, finance and funding
Fees for full time is £1285
This course is eligible for SAAS.Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course
If you are unsuccessful in your SAAS, you may be liable for the full cost of course
For more information please visit the finance pages - Fees, finance and funding options.
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to start a career as a nurse, or healthcare practitioner. It will suit school leavers or those looking to change career or progress into the industry.
Next step course options
Degree programme in Nursing, and Allied Health Professions
Possible entry to second year of the Nursing degree at the University of the West of Scotland or Glasgow Caledonian University
Midwifery at university level (check university entry requirements - usually Higher English at B and National 5 Maths and HNC)
How will I be assessed?
Closed- and open-book assessments, practical assessment on placement, presentations, academic posters.
Why should I choose this course?
There are many job opportunities within healthcare. This course will provide you with practical skills and knowledge to progress to HND or university study. You'll be taught by experienced staff, including registered midwives and nurses, and allied health professionals and have the chance of work experience with organisations such as NHS Lanarkshire, Sense Scotland, Capability Scotland and South Lanarkshire Council. This a popular course, so we encourage you to apply early.
What are the interview arrangements?
One-to-one interview, written task and professional reference, PVG check.
Intro to the course:
This course is for those who want to find out more about healthcare and who want to progress to higher-level study. This NHS-recognised course will give you skills and knowledge in topics such as safe working practice for care, therapeutic relationships, and understanding behaviour. It also covers clinical skills for practitioners, the human body in health and illness, and mental health.
Other information:
Full time course: 1 Year Course
Entry requirements
One or more of the following:
At least 2 Highers, one of which should be English or
At least 1 Higher plus Foundation apprenticeship in SVQ Social Services and healthcare or
At least 12 SQA National Units at Higher full NC or SWAP programme
Over 17 at the start of the course
One suitable reference
Satisfactory interview
Disclosure Scotland PVG check.
Acceptance may depend on interview.
Learning outcome
You'll learn skills and knowledge to help you progress into nursing, midwifery (additional study may be required for this branch of nursing and allied health professional careers. You'll learn through work placement, groupwork, lectures, industry visits and guest speakers
Progression
Where can this course lead?
- This course qualifies you to work at clinical support worker level. There are opportunities in healthcare organisations in the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors. Career progression requires a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland PVG check
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
Scottish Enterprise Technology Park
College Way
East Kilbride
Course provider
South Lanarkshire College
Scottish Enterprise Technology Park
College Way
East Kilbride