Access to Nursing
COURSE INFORMATION:
Place of Study: Shetland College UHI, Lerwick and work experience with NHS Shetland
Mode of Study: Full time
Length of course: 1 year (9.15am – 3.00pm) plus 6 hours study a week
Start Date: August 2011
Entry Requirements: Standard Grade English at Credit level and Maths at General level. Adult returners will be considered without these qualifications. Successful applicants must provide a reference and complete an Enhanced Disclosure before commencing this course.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course is for people who have decided on a career in nursing. Applicants are interviewed jointly by Shetland College UHI lecturers and Robert Gordon University (RGU) lecturers as there are progression routes available onto the Diploma in Nursing at RGU.
COURSE CONTENT:
- Values and Principles in Care
- Sociology for Care
- Psychology for Care
- Human Body Function for Care Support Workers: An Introduction
- Safety in a Care Environment
- Prevention of Infection
- Counselling Skills
- First Aid
- HIV, Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C Infections.
- Core Skills: Communication, Numeracy, IT, Problem Solving and Working with Others
GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE:
- Great experience in the workplace, enabling students to have more insight into what it would be like to be a nurse
- Improve social skills and meet other students who are also planning to study at RGU
- Improve job prospects with relevant units towards a future career
- Get a chance to improve qualifications and prepare for university
- A good mix of academic and practical experience, along with short courses of first aid and food hygiene
HOW WILL I STUDY?
Teaching of these units will involve short lectures, group discussions, individual exercises and personal study.
STUDENT QUOTE:
"Very interesting. Prepares you well for university. Work placements are very good and you get lots of experience working in a nursery setting." Donna Ridland.
STAFF QUOTE:
"This course prepares the students for nursing both academically and through relevant work experience, so they can make an informed decision about a career in nursing. "
"It is great to see ex-students now returned to Shetland and working as qualified nurses." Chris Rogers, Head of Section.
PROGRESSION:
Academic: Diploma / Degree in Nursing. Successful completion of this course guarantees a place to study the Diploma/Degree in Nursing at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, subject to occupational health screening.
Employment/Career: Work in Social Care
Former students have: Gone on to study Nursing at Robert Gordon University
