Course Details

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NC Pre Access to Nursing and Care

SCQF Level 5

If you are thinking of a career in Care or Nursing, this course will provide an excellent introduction. You will gain an understanding of the key issues involved in caring.

What You Study

  • Sociology for Care
  • Psychology for Care
  • Values and Principles in Care
  • Core Skills
  • Mental Health Issues - An Introduction
  • Prevention of Infection
  • Working with Individuals with Additional Support Needs

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 3 Standard Grades at Grade 4 or above, English at Grade 3 or Intermediate 1
  • NQ Intermediate 1 Care Studies
  • Care experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study

  • NQ Social Care
  • NQ Access to Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care
  • SVQ Health and Social Care

Career Opportunities

  • Care Assistant
  • Health Care Assistant
  • Clinical Support Worker
  • Assistant Support Worker

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) course full
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) course full
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Leven Campus apply online waiting list only
Part Time Day 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online waiting list only
Part Time Day 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) course full
Part Time Day 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Leven Campus apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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