Introduction to Nursing
- Award
- Suite of SQA Units - Not a full Group Award
- Campus
- Cardonald Campus
- SCQF Level
- 5, 6
- SCQF Credit Points
- 30
The Introduction to Nursing programme will provide you with an introduction to the nursing profession which will allow you to examine a career in nursing or health care. The course consists of practical sessions within the college skills lab carrying out foundation nursing skills and prevention of infection. An introduction to mental health and first aid will be included. You will investigate professional standards and accountability in effective care practice and gain academic skills that will prepare you for future university study.
Additionally, by completing this course there is the possibility of progressing to Glasgow Caledonian University adult or learning disability BSc Nursing studies degrees. However, you must have the entry requirements of two Highers at a B Grade (one Higher must be an essay/written subject) and you must also pass this Introduction to Nursing Programme and be highly recommended by the college.
Qualification Breakdown
You will be studying Units at SCQF level 5 and SCQF Level 6:
- Introduction to Mental Health
- Foundations of Care Practice
- First Aid
- Academic Skills for Higher Education
Please note that this is a suite of units and NOT a full Group Award
Entry requirements
You must have:
- National 5 Maths or Application of Maths
Target Year Group S5 and S6
Attendance Pattern
You will attend college on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 13:30 – 16:00
Progression Pathways
On successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to be treated as an internal applicant. This will also be dependent on your attendance and commitment to this course. If you do not qualify for the Glasgow Caledonian progression as detailed above, you might go on to do:
- National Certificate Level 6 Health Care (Pre-Nursing course with clinical placement on average one day per week).
- Higher National Certificate Healthcare Practice (Equivalent to First Year Nursing). You will be required to have successfully completed the Intro to Nursing plus have one additional Highers, one of which must be essay/written subject.
Employment Routes / Job Areas
Employment opportunities after training such as:
- Adult Nurse
- Children and Young People’s Nurse
- Health play specialist
- Health Visitor
- Mental Health Nurse
- Learning Disability Nurse
- Midwife or Paramedic
If the Occupational Therapy route is followed opportunities exist to progress to study on a degree programme to become a Registered Occupational Therapist.
How to Apply
When you click on the Apply button you will be redirected to create an application account for your chosen Senior Phase course.
- Use a personal email address and ensure your password is something that you will remember.
- You will receive an email asking you to confirm your account. This will take you to the application form.
- you will receive a link to the application portal within each email you receive - please use this link to track your application