HNC Care and Administrative Practice

  • SubjectHealth Care
  • QualificationHigher National Certificate
  • CodeHNHCARWE-F121A
  • Study methodsApplyFull-time
    Start term: August 2012
    Duration: 1 year
    ApplyPart-time - day
  • Enquire about this courseCourse contactAdministrator
    0141 272 0647

Course Description

This new award has optional routes and is suitable if you are seeking employment in either a clinical or administrative role within the NHS. It is also suitable for those who wish to progress to a related health or business degree programme.

This course is suitable for both school leavers, who have the appropriate qualifications and adults with experience in either a health or social care setting. The coursework is a mix of theoretical and practical assessments and will incorporate a placement of approximately two days per week from October to June.

SCQF Level

7

Subjects Include

Safe Working Practice, Therapeutic Relationship: Understanding Behaviour, Hospital Administration, Creating a Culture of Customer Care, and Physiology.

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 will provide support to ensure your studies at college are a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Entry Requirements

  • Two highers including English.
  • Health Care Higher or Intermediate 2 Health Care, Social Care or Early Education and Childcare programme with recommendation from guidance tutor.
  • Applications are welcome from those without formal qualifications, but with relevant life/work experience.
  • An interview is part of the selection process.
  • A Disclosure and health check.
  • Two suitable references.

Progression Routes

  • Successful students can choose to leave after Year 1 with an HNC, or progress onto HND (Year 2).
  • Various higher education programmes.
  • Clinical Routre: Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Health Studies.
  • Administration Route: Business related Degrees.
  • Employment as a Senior Health Care Support Worker or an administrative role within the NHS. Candidates are also eligible to apply for work within Social Care setting. 

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