Introduction to Midwifery and Children’s Nursing

Introduction to Widwifery and Children's Nursing (a suite of SQA units not a group award)

SCQF 4 & 5 (S5 & S6 pupils) - Glasgow Clyde College Anniesland

Are you interested in working in the Health Sector? Would you like to work in the Midwifery and Children’s Nursing profession?

Course Outline

This introductory course is delivered by Glasgow Clyde College - Anniesland Campus and 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 basic nursing skills such as bathing babies and undertaking clinical observations. You will also explore how to care for children and the responsibilities and values of a health care professional will be addressed. You will also examine risks to health care staff and how to improve health & wellbeing. We will introduce you to speakers from the health care sector and there could be opportunity to attend clinical visits. The course tutors will all be from a midwifery/children’s nursing background and will share their own experiences and advice on career options.

Entry Requirements

You must have a clear interest in the subject area along with two passes at National 5, one of which must be English.

To access this course in Glasgow you must be prepared to travel and have confidence using public transport.

Interview

A strong personal statement will be required before a place is offered on the course.

Course Content

Introduction to Midwifery and Children’s Nursing SCQF Level 4 and 5:

Units you will study are:

• Care of Children

• Basic Healthcare Needs

• Values and Principles

• Improving Health & Wellbeing

Please note that this course is a suite of SQA units at SCQF level 4 and 5 as well as a College Certificate. It is not a full Group Award.

Progression

On successful completion of the course along with good attendance and commitment to this course, you will be given the opportunity of internal progression on to one of the following courses:

• NC Level 6 Health Care (pre-Nursing course with clinical placement)

• HNC Healthcare Practice (equivalent to First Year Nursing)

The level you might enter would depend on the level and relevance of your other qualifications.