Nursing Studies
This programme introduces learners to the theories and practices of nursing care. It is a valuable foundation course for those who wish to pursue a career as a registered nurse or that as a healthcare assistant. The course incorporates a broad knowledge base, in all aspects of healthcare and provides students with a working knowledge of hospitals, nursing homes, disability and community based services.
| Award Name | Emergency First Response |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency First Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 academic year full time – 5 days per week
Entry Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should be of Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent.
Abbeyleix FETC welcomes applications from mature students.
Applicants are assessed on relevant life and work experience.
All entries are subject to interview.
Applicants are required to complete an online assessment before commencing a course. This assessment confirms if the applicant has the required level of English and Maths (if applicable) to complete a Level 5 course.
Garda Vetting: At the start of the course students are requested to complete the Garda Vetting process. Completing this process and receiving clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement.
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Holders of a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies may seek employment as a Healthcare Assistant in hospitals, nursing homes, community, and disability sectors.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPTIONS
Students can apply for entry, on a competitive basis, to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and Midwifery in Irish Universities, Technological Universities and also to UK Universities.
Further information
Start Date: September 2023
End Date: June 2024
Places are limited - early application is strongly advised.
Mature students are welcome to apply.
There are no tuition fees payable to Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre. However, please note there are costs involved in taking a course e.g. materials, additional training and QQI exam fees.
There is free transport available from Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Portarlington, Rathdowney and Mountrath,
FUNDING
VTOS/PLC places are available on the course (please contact the Centre for further information). The range of financial support available to students includes: Student Maintenance Grant (SUSI) and the Back to Education Allowance. For further information click on HEA Student Finance and SUSI
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Apply online via link below for 2023
AREAS OF STUDY*
Anatomy & Physiology (Mandatory)
Human Growth & Development (Mandatory)
Nursing?Theory & Practice (Mandatory)
Communications (Mandatory)
Work Experience (Mandatory)
Intellectual Disability Studies
Palliative Care Support
Safety & Health at Work
Care of the Older Person
*Subject to change
Nursing Studies 5M4349
Certification: Nursing Studies QQI Level 5 Course Code: (5M4349)
Additional Certification:
Patient Manual Handling
CPR & AED
PHECC Training
*Subject to change/minimal costs apply
Helen Kavanagh, Centre Manager
Mountrath Road,
Abbeyleix,
Co Laois.
email: abbeyleixfet@loetb.ie
Tel: 057 873 1127