Nursing Studies
Looking to jump-start your career as a Nurse? Our Nursing Studies course is designed as a programme of preparatory study for learners to study a degree course in Nursing.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
Delivered Through The Following Channels:
Classroom:
32 weeks. Study in a classroom environment two evenings a week.
Blended Online:
42 weeks. Delivered through live online webinars, pre-recorded lectures, and access to associated reading material.
Online:
Access 40 Weeks. This course is delivered fully online and can be started anytime. Single module options available.
Entry Requirements
A minimum Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard of education or equivalent education. Proficiency in the English language.
Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting is a legal requirement under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 for the vetting of persons carrying out work with children or vulnerable persons.
Students must complete the Garda Vetting process before commencing work placement.
Students who have spent more than 6 months living outside of Ireland will need to provide a copy of their Police Clearance Certification for all international addresses that they have lived at, before starting placement.
Careers / Further progression
Upon successfully completing the course, graduates may be able to work in a variety of nursing and healthcare settings. This can be in hospitals, nursing homes, residential centres, and daycare centres.
Furthermore, a significant number of our graduates progress to degrees in Nursing and Midwifery in Irish universities, including TCD, DCU and UCD.
Achievement of this award will enable the learner to progress to other appropriate programmes leading to awards at the next or higher levels of the National Framework of Qualifications.
Further information
Start dates:
Classroom: 26th September 2023
Blended Online: 11th October 2023
Online: Anytime
Dublin City Centre
Classroom:
Full Price: €1,395.
Blended Online:
Full Price: €1,100
Online:
Full Price: €995
Payment Plans: Choose to pay in full or sign up with with our available instalment plan.
Our Nursing Studies course aims to provide a progression route to a nursing degree programme. Learners who achieve the major award may apply through the CAO for degrees in General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Intellectual Disability Nursing, and Children’s Nursing. The programme also aims to provide learners with all the skills necessary to work as healthcare assistants in hospitals, nursing homes, daycare centres, and in-home care.
Our course will give an introduction to the caring role of the nurse and the importance of interpersonal communication. Students will develop the competence to be able to provide care for patients in a safe and hygienic environment. Students will find that the modules of this course are highly relevant and practical. The course aims to provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge required for the workplace or further education.
Course Modules:
5N2770 – Care Skills
5N0758 – Care Support
5N1794 – Safety & Health at Work
5N0690 – Communications
5N1356 – Work Experience
5N0749 – Anatomy & Physiology
5N1279 – Human Growth & Development
5N4325 – Nursing Theory & Practice
Continuous Assessment
Learners must complete 160 hours of work experience in a suitable healthcare setting which might be a nursing home, hospital or daycare centre. Students may need to complete a patient moving and handling course and basic first aid responder course prior to starting their work placement.
5M4349 Nursing Studies
Qualifications:
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Nursing Studies 5M4349.
t: (01) 4884300
e: info@progressivecollege.ie