Access to nursing
West Thames College
This course is a one-year course designed for students aged 19+ who want to gain the study skills and academic knowledge required for university-level study to pursue a career in nursing or related profession.
The course content covers biology, sociology, nursing studies and study skills.
The course is taught by tutors who have experience with and are understanding of the needs of people returning to study after a long break.
You will study:
Study skills
- Essay writing
- Reading and comprehension of texts
- Arithmetic skills for health studies
- Preparation for HE
- Examination skills
Human biology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Cells
- Disease and immunity
- Homeostasis and controlling factors in the body
- The cardiovascular system
Nursing studies
- Communication skills in a professional setting
- Ethical dilemmas
- Health promotion and health education
- Extended project sociology
- Sociology of health study skills
- The role of the health or social care professional
West Thames College
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