Health related degree graduates may be eligible for 2 year course. It is necessary to qualify as a registered nurse before Health Visitor training. Entry to 3 year nursing course is possible with an HND in any subject but Life Sciences may be preferred. This is normally taken after at least 2 years' experience as a Registered Nurse. It is necessary to qualify as a Registered General Nurse before Health Visitor training.
Nurse training is via a degree or diploma course.
Minimum entry requirements for diploma is 5 GCSEs or equivalent. Experience Pre-entry experience is essential Normally at least 2 years experience is required as a Registered Nurse before health visitor training. Experience of care work may improve your chances of being accepted on a nursing course. Some medical conditions exclude from training and good health is needed. Empathy is important.