Full-time HNC Health Care

HNC Health Care (Full-time)

Aims:
This course is designed to provide both an academic
qualification and vocational experience in Health Care for people
wishing to gain employment as Health Care Assistants or for
those who wish to apply for training in Nursing, Occupational
Therapy and other professions allied to medicine.

Duration:
1 Year Full-time August to June.

Content:
. Calculations and Practical Techniques in Health Care
. Health Care Graded Unit
. Health Care Policy
. Mathematics
. Physiology for Health Care Professionals
. Physiology of the Reproductive System
. Positive Health Care for Individuals
. Principles of Health Care Practice
. Psychology and Sociology in Health Care

Articulation:
Further Study:
Successful students may progress to the following degree programmes:
Glasgow Caledonian University
. 1st Year Nursing Studies (entry from Anniesland College subject
to interview by the university).
University of the West of Scotland
. 2nd Year BSc Hons Health Science

Careers:
This course prepares candidates for progression onto Nursing Studies, Occupational Therapy and other paramedical professions. Candidates may also gain employment within the Health Care field. The award is recognised as providing appropriate preparation for entry to the Degree in Occupational Health and the Diploma / Degree in Nursing (Adult, Children, Mental Health and Special Needs). It can also lead to professions within Health Promotion and Health Sciences.