Nursing Studies
This course is an introduction to Nursing and will benefit anyone wishing to enter the Healthcare profession using a QQI qualification.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | First Aid Response |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| First Aid Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
Duration
This is a one year, full time course, running from September to May.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
- A QQI Level 4 qualification
- Mature students (age 23+) welcome
- Interview
- Garda vetting must be successfully completed
Careers / Further progression
This course is an introduction to Nursing and will benefit anyone wishing to enter the Healthcare profession using a QQI qualification. It is recognised nationally by Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland and in the UK.
Further information
Commencing in September 2024
NO FEES for September 2024
Means tested grants are available from SUSI.
Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
Yes
This course is an introduction to Nursing and will benefit anyone wishing to enter the Healthcare profession using a QQI qualification. It is recognised nationally by Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland and in the UK. It provides a learning environment, in which learners are encouraged, assisted and ultimately required to take responsibility for their own learning. Essential skills in nursing care are taught by our qualified staff in our fully equipped ward. Students must complete work experience in a Nursing/Care facility. Prior to engaging in practical Work Experience, students will complete both People Moving & Handling and PHECC First Aid Responder (FAR) Courses.
Care Skills 5N2770
Nursing Theory & Practice 5N4325
Care of the Older Person 5N2706
Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
Human Growth & Development 5N1279
Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Mathematics 5N1833 (optional)
5M4349 - Nursing Studies.
Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies – 5M4349.
Prior to engaging in practical Work Experience, students will complete both People Moving & Handling and PHECC First Aid Responder (FAR) Courses.
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: castlebar@mayocollege.ie
Web: https://mayocollege.ie/