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Nursing Studies

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M4349

This course aims to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and experience to continue on to a nursing career at third level. It will provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to work as a Healthcare Assistant in hospitals and in nursing homes.

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
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Location:
Portlaoise
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

1 year full-time, September to May.

Entry Requirements

It is desirable that students should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications.

All students are required to complete an assessment before commencing a Further Education course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English and Maths (if applicable) to complete a Level 5 course.

Careers / Further progression

Career Opportunities
On completion the student can obtain a place in B. Sc Nursing Degree in the CAO or in the UK system in UCAS to become a qualified nurse.

Higher Education Progression*
Here are examples of courses students can progress to based on successful completion:

Examples of courses you can progress to:
WD116 General Nursing Waterford IT NFQ Level 8
AL830 General Nursing Athlone IT NFQ Level 8
DN450 General Nursing UCD NFQ Level 8
DK877 Midwifery Dundalk IT NFQ Level 8
LM150 General Nursing UL NFQ Level 8
UL Integrated Childrens’ and General B.Sc Nursing Degree

Trinity College Dublin General Nursing B. Sc Degree in Nursing

*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

All learners are required to pay the following:

An acceptance fee of €50, to be paid when offered a place on a course.

Other costs (books, exams, equipment, professional membership fees, optional training etc.) are also payable. These costs vary depending on the course chosen. Information on costs is provided during Induction.

The website http://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/ is the go to website for information on funding your studies.

The website https://susi.ie/ is where you can go to apply for grants.

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Applications usually begin in late January, early applications are always advisable to avoid classes filling up and increase your chances of getting a position.

As part of the course students will complete 3 weeks work experience placement in a nursing home or hospital.

Students will be given the opportunity to complete the following short courses during the academic year:

Additional Certification

Patient Manual Handling
First Aid Responder (QQI Level 5 Module)
Suicide Prevention and Awareness (HSE approved)

Programme of Study*
Anatomy and Physiology
Human Growth and Development
Nursing Theory & Practice
Care Skills
Care of the Older Person
Customer Service
Infection Prevention and Control
Word Processing
Work Experience

*Modules subject to change

5M4349 - Nursing Studies

Award: Certificate in Nursing Studies – QQI Level 5 - 5M4349.

Portlaoise Institute,
Mountrath Road,
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois.
R32 H392
email: info@portlaoiseinstitute.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Portlaoise
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider