Course Description
This course combines academic and practical learning to enable you to build up the essential knowledge and skills for Nursing and other Health related careers. Nursing Theory & Practice and Care skills are taught by a Clinical Nurse Practitioner. The programme will prepare you for entry to a Degree in Nursing Studies or Social Care Studies in Ireland, the UK or Scotland. It is suitable for those that have recently completed the Leaving Certificate and experienced mature persons seeking a formal qualification. This QQI Level 5 certificate will also give you the practical skills and expertise necessary to enter employment as a healthcare assistant in a Hospital, Nursing Home, or other healthcare setting.
Further Details
Qualification: QQI Level 5 Major Award (120 credits)
Course Code: 5M4349
Day(s): Monday – Friday
Location: CTI Senior College, Clonmel
Type: Full Time
Duration: 1 academic year
Start Date: September
Course Content:
- Work Experience
- Human Growth & Development
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Social Studies
- Nursing Theory & Practice
- Care Skills
- Customer Service
- Computer Applications Level 4
- First Aid Responder (FAR)
- Manual & Patient Handling
- HACCP
Entry Requirements:
- Successful completion of interview.
- Candidates must be in a position to obtain Garda Clearance
- Candidates must supply two written references (character, work or educational).
- Students must also obtain practical work experience in a HSE registered Care Facility during the second term. Students must source this work experience placement themselves.
How to Apply:
Applications are now being accepted for September 2021. Click on the link below to apply: Apply Here
Progression:
Learners who have successfully completed this award could expect to find employment in hospitals, nursing homes, or in the community. This award facilitates entry on a competitive basis through the CAO to a range of third level institutions nationwide leading to awards at a higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. This award also enables learners application through UCAS to access a range of Nursing Degree programmes in UK universities.
Visit the Nursing Board’s Career Centre for further information:
http://www.nursingboard.ie/en/careers.aspx
If you complete our QQI Level 5 Nursing studies course with us in CTI you can progress to any of the following nursing courses in the University of Sunderland.
- BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice (Level 8)
- BSc (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing Practice (Level 8)
- BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice (Level 8)
- BSc (Hons) Children’s and Young People’s Nursing Practice (Level 8)
https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/nursing/
Student who study this QQI Level 5 will gain entry into the first year of any of our three year nursing courses.
Entry Requirements:
QQI Level 5 Pre-Nursing – Minimum Pass profile overall.
Maths – Minimum O4 or QQI Level 5 Maths – Pass Profile
The University will be able to advise if don’t have either Maths.
Additional benefits:
- The University of Sunderland will give you free accommodation on their campus for one year. This is on a first come first served basis.
- Guaranteed interview with the NHS.
- Two recruitment periods per year (April and September)
Enrolment
Open for Applications
Contact Details
Name: Leona O’Connor, Course Coordinator
Tel: (052) 612 6269
Email: [email protected]
