Description
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop the required knowledge, skills and competence in Intellectual Disability Nursing in order to meet the standards set by the awarding body in the award specification for BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing.
SETU, Cork Road, Waterford and Waterford College of Further Education (WCFE), part of Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB), are proposing to offer the SETU Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing, as part of the new Unified Tertiary System. The collaboration between SETU and WWETB, where the BSc. (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing will be made available to FET learners in WCFE as part of the tertiary system, will offer tertiary learners the opportunity to partake in a 1+4 degree programme, where they will complete the first year as a pre-entry route, in Waterford College of Further Education, followed by Years 1,2, 3 and 4 of the honours degree at SETU’s Waterford campus in the Department of Nursing.
Course Content
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Waterford College of Further Education |
QQI Level 5 Major Award 5M4349 Nursing Studies |
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SETU |
SETU BSc. (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing |
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YEAR 1 SUBJECTS |
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5N1279 Human Growth and Development |
5N1356 Work Experience |
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5N4325 Nursing Theory and Practice |
5N2770 Care Skills |
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5N0749 Anatomy & Physiology |
5N0758 Care Support |
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5N0690 Communications |
5N3734 Infection Prevention and Control |
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Years 2 To 5
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On completion of Year 1, you will continue your studies at SETU, leading to a BSc (Hons) in ID Nursing. |
Career Prospects
- Nursing
- Community Care
- Paramedical Careers
- Social Studies
Duration
Year One in WCFE, Years 2 To 5 SETU, Waterford
Eligibility
- Five O6/H7 Leaving Certificate subjects.
- Successful completion of interview.
- Garda vetting is a requirement on place acceptance.
Work Experience
Work experience placement in a related vocational area is an integral part of this course. It will consist of one block placement and day release (dates to be specified by the college). Students must obtain work experience themselves.
Fees
A student services contribution of €50 is payable on registration. The purpose of which is to cover services, materials, and supports including printing, photocopying, library, student cards etc. This is non refundable.
Students should anticipate costs for Nursing Studies, including materials such as textbooks and uniforms.
There are no registration fees for the first year of this programme, which will be delivered in Waterford College of Further Education. Students may be eligible to apply to SUSI for a grant to cover fees for Years 2 to 5 in SETU. SUSI Maintenance Grants may apply for eligible students in all years.
Progression
- Progress to the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing in SETU. Apply here.
- The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third-level institutions.
- In addition, successful completion of this course may facilitate progression to cognate programmes at a number of UK universities.
- Progression links exist for Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Applied Heath Care in SETU.
- Specific progression links are available with SETU for this course. See: Progression Information here.
Students wishing to apply for Level 8 nursing programmes in Ireland must satisfy the minimum requirements of The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. (NMBI) (www.nursingcareers.ie) For example, an O6 in Maths or higher is a requirement.
N.B. Due to ongoing developments in QQI awards, names and content are subject to change.
Please Apply Here