Pre-Health

If you have a genuine interest in helping others, but lack the formal qualifications, this course will provide that opportunity. We help you gain a recognised entry qualification for the Polytechnic nursing and other health related programmes in this one-year course. You acquire the prescribed knowledge and skills in Biology, Chemistry and Maths, while gaining experience in the workplace as part of the total package.

Course Components:

Human Biology and Microbiology

• Study living human cells and cell systems
• Find out about body systems like the digestive system and the circulatory system
• Investigate the way that body systems operate together
• Study the various factors which lead to diseases of the human organism

Cell biology and Chemistry

• Learn to use chemicals and apparatus safely
• Investigate the chemistry of living systems
• Study the food groups, their molecular structure and supply of energy for the cells’ activities
• Find out about the way information and materials move within and between cells

Maths

• Explore scientific calculations
• Use basic mathematical skills to solve problems relevant to the nursing profession

Placement and Practical work

• Receive individualised workplace support as you work in a health care institution
• Study ageing and personal care of residents in a care setting
• Learn how to relate to patients in a health care setting
• Learn and apply safe practice within a health care setting
• Gain a first aid certificate