HNC Health Care
- SubjectHealth Care
- QualificationHigher National Certificate
- CodeHNHCARWE
- Study methodsFull-time
Start term: August 2010
Duration: 1 year
Part-time - day 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0647
Course Description
Due to the high volume of applications, this course is currently closed to online applications. Please check back after the SQA exam results on Thursday 5th August when places may become available.
The HNC in Health Care is suitable for both school leavers and people with some health or social care experience. They coursework is a mix of theoretical and practical assessments and will incorporate a placement of two days per week from October to June. This qualification does not restrict you to one aspect of health care practice.
SCQF Level
7
Subjects Include
Units taught include: Psychology; Principles of Practice; Physiology; Positive Health Care; Calculations and Practical Techniques; Workplace Practice.
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 well qualified and supportive and will make your studies at college a memorable, enjoyable experience.
Entry Requirements
Two Highers, including English or successful completion of Higher Health Care; Higher Social Care; Higher Early Education & Child Care or successful completion of Intermediate 2 Health Care programme with recommendation from guidance tutor.
Applications are invited from those without formal qualifications, but who have relevant life and/or work experience.
An Interview is part of the final selection process.
Progression Routes
Successful students can apply for a place on a Diploma in Higher Education: Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health, Midwifery or Learning Disability) course at a Glasgow Caledonian University and University of the West of Scotland.
Degree programmes in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, or Human Nutrition & Dietetics.
Students can progress on to a part-time BA or BSc from the Open University (OU). Students can choose from a wide range of OU modules, including subjects not studied previously.
A range of employment opportunities are also available.