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. Criminal record screening is used. The profession tends to favour experienced individuals. However, health authorities may be reluctant to sponsor those near retirement. Competition Demand for places on health visiting training courses is high.