NQ Health Care - Higher
- SubjectHealth Care
- QualificationHighers
- CodeNCHHCARE-F121A
- Study methods
Full-time
Start term: August 2012
Duration: 1 yearPart-time - day 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0647
Course Description
The Health Care Higher is suitable for both school leaver and for individuals who have either health and social care experience. The coursework is a mix of theoritical and practical assessment and will incorporate a placement from October to June.
SCQF Level
6
Subjects Include
Practical Skills for Carers; Sociology in Care, Psychology in Care, Values and Principles in care, First Aid, Numeracy and IT.
Fees and Funding
There are no course fees for full-time UK/EU students. All full-time students are invited to apply for means tested bursary funding to cover living, travel and course expenses. Students may be required to pay course expenses if they do not receive a bursary. For further information visit our Information & Advice Centre.
Why Cardonald?
Our new health care classrooms include a practical care area in which students can practice their nursing techniques before putting them into practice within a range of supportive clinical placements. The staff are qualified and registered health care professionals and their support will make your studies at college a memorable, enjoyable experience.
Entry Requirements
- 3 Credit level Standard Grades including English.
- Applications are welcome from those without formal qualifications, but with relevant life/work experience. Admittance will be subject to the entrance exam result.
- Suitable references required.
- An interview is part of the selection process.
Progression Routes
- HNC Health Care
- HNC/D Care and Administrative Practice.
- HEI Nursing programmes and allied health professions.
- Employment as a Health Care Support Worker in Health or Social Care setting.