Full Time HNC Health Care
HNC
In Fraserburgh
Description
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Type
HNC
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Location
Fraserburgh (Scotland)
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Duration
1 Year
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
Access To Nursing or 5 Standard Grades at level 3 and above plus 2 Highers including one science. Good numeracy and communication skills.Consideration will be given to applicants, particularly mature applicants, who do not possess any of the above but whose prior experience and maturity indicate that they are likely to succeed on the course.
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Course programme
Course code
HC-HEALTH-F
day(s)
Monday - Friday
mode of attendance
Full-time (2 days work experience each week)
duration
1 year.
Consideration will be given to applicants, particularly mature applicants, who do not possess any of the above but whose prior experience and maturity indicate that they are likely to succeed on the course.
subject statement
Working in healthcare is interesting, rewarding and challenging. There are several career opportunities available in this sector.
course aims
This course aims to give students the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in the health care sector.
course content
Course content includes:
Physiology
Principles of Health Care Practice
Health Care Policy
Psychology and Sociology in Health Care
Health Care Practice Experience
Calculations and Practical Techniques
Positive Health Care
Graded Unit
teaching & assessment methods
A number of teaching and assessment methods are used, including, projects, self-directed learning, practical work, essays, reports, closed book assessments, reflective accounts and work placement.
further info
As a large part of this course is in the work place, a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check is required.
progression route
On completion, the HNC can be used as an entry qualification to year 2 of the Adult and Mental Health nursing branches at The Robert Gordon University.
career opportunities
Nursing, further study of health at degree level, progression to a Profession Allied to Medicine.
Full Time HNC Health Care