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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.  More information about the HNC is available on the SQA website The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy is delivered by Glasgow Caledonian University.

You find the AHP careers routes poster a helpful resource.