Higher Care (Pre-Nursing)

Higher Care (Pre-Nursing)

Course Aims:
This course provides a route to entry to HNC Health Care, university or other care courses with a view to progressing to nurse training or other health or care related occupations. Students without any formal qualifications but with life experience and a demonstrable interest in the area of Health will also be considered for entry.

Course Content:

• Values in Care
• Mental Health
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Stress & Stress Management
• Communication
• Numeracy

Progression Opportunities:
HNC Health Care, HNC Social Care or Allied Care Professions. University or entry into nurse training.

Career Potential:
Care sector occupations or entry to nurse training.

Course Assessment:
Written unit assessments, as well as the external assessment.