Higher National Certificate - Healthcare Practice

HNC Healthcare Practice is an innovative course designed to equip students with essential clinical knowledge and understanding. This course will prepare students for an undergraduate degree in Nursing and other health-related fields. This course will improve both their academic, professional and employability skills and is a step towards a rewarding career in the health sector. It combines the required academic knowledge with the skills and competencies gained from a clinical placement within the care sector. This qualification is also suitable if students want to work as a Health Care Support Worker.

What students will learn: • Clinical Skills for Care Practitioners • Professional Standards for Care Practitioners • Safe Working Practice • The Human Body in Health and Illness • Sociology and Health in Scotland • Therapeutic Relationships • Core and academic skills