Who is this course for?
Individuals who are interested in starting a career in health or social care. Learners seeking progression into roles such as Healthcare Support Worker, Assistant Practitioner, or related support roles within the NHS, private, or third-sector settings. School leavers or adult returners who may not yet meet the entry requirements for degree-level nursing or allied health programmes. Learners who want a practical, skills-focused course combining classroom learning, clinical skills development, and placement experience.What skills will I learn?
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Basic clinical skills
- Professionalism
What will I study?
- Therapeutic Relationships
- Clinical Skills
- The Human Body
- Sociology for Health in Scotland
- Graded Unit 1
- Safe Working Practice for care
- Mental Health
- Professional Standards for Care Practice
- Understanding Personal and Professional Development
Application Information
What further study options are available?
- HND: Additional Support Needs: Managing and Supporting the Services SCQF Level 8.
It is possible to progress on to a degree at university from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways guide for more information. These include:
- BSc Nursing
- BSc Midwifery (Must have Higher Human Biology not covered in the course)
- BSc Psychology
- BSc Paramedic Science
- If you are applying to a university for Nursing or Midwifery, then please check with the university of your choice to confirm their maths/numeracy entry requirements, alongside your HNC Healthcare Practice.
What career opportunities are there?
- Employment in local authority, private and voluntary childcare settings at practitioner level.
- Healthcare Support Worker in NHS.