Description
A full-time course offering a practical and theoretical introduction to the world of nursing, community care and health related careers.
Course Content
- Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749)
- Infection Prevention and Control (5N3734)
- Communications (5N0690)
- Nursing Theory and Practice (5N4325)
- Nutrition (5N2006)
- Human Growth & Development (5N1279)
- Care Skills (5N2770)
- Work Experience (5N1356)
- First Aid Responder
- Manual Handling and People Handling Training
- Crisis Intervention Training
Career Prospects
- Nursing
- Community Care
- Paramedical Careers
- Social Studies
- Level 7 – BSc in Applied Healthcare - SETU
Certification
QQI Level 5 – Nursing Studies (5M4349)
Minimum Entry Requirements
- 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.
Costs
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €200 (First Aid €110, Manual Handling €40, Crisis Intervention €40, Name Badge €10)
Total: €350
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.
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