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Allied Health Professions

Allied Health Professions

Please note that not all AHP disciplines have clear pathways.

The traditional degree route. The degree can take 4 years depending on the degree you choose. Anyone with the relevant qualifications can apply.

HNC Healthcare Practice (previously HNC Care & Administrative Practice). This qualification can be a good way to prepare for further study e.g. skills in academic writing.

Units (Mandatory) included in this qualification (12.0 credits)

  • Safe Working Practice for Care - SCQF 7(J4DM34) (1.0)
  • Therapeutic Relationships: Understanding behaviour - SCQF 7(J4DN34) (1.0)
  • Sociology and Health in Scotland - SCQF 7(J4DP34) (1.0)
  • Professional Standards for Care Practice - SCQF 7(J4DR34) (1.0)
  • Understanding Personal and Professional Development - SCQF 7(J4DS34) (1.0)
  • Clinical Skills for Care Practitioners - SCQF 7(J4DT34) (3.0)
  • The Human Body in Health and Illness - SCQF 7(J4DV34) (2.0)
  • Exploring Mental Health - SCQF 7(J4DW34) (1.0)
  • Graded Unit 1: Healthcare Practice - SCQF 7(J4JY34) (1.0)

HNC Occupational Therapy support, undertaking this qualification could allow access into year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy.