Nursing Studies
The purpose of this programme is to prepare the student for all aspects of the role of the Nurse. The student is introduced to a wide variety of modules with a work placement element to the programme, which gives the student the opportunity and the experience of working in a setting of their choice under supervision .The programme also prepares the students for interviews, progression to third level colleges, UCAS and CAO preparation and the college has established a link with some of the English colleges and Institutions in the Ireland and the U.K.
| 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
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate Standard or QQI Level 4
English language requirement of a B2.2 standard where English is not your first language
Basic I.T. Skills required
All mature students (23+) without these qualifications are welcome to apply
All applicants may be subject to Garda Vetting
Careers / Further progression
Possible Progression from this course
Successful completion of the course will allow the student progression to General (RGN), Psychiatric (RPN), Intellectual Disability (RND), Children’s Nursing (RGN) and Midwifery (RM) courses both in Ireland and the UK. Students may also progress to:
Moate Business College
6M3674 Advanced Certificate in Community Development with Psychology (Level 6)
CAO progression options
Click here for Progression Routes from Nursing Studies 5M4349
The link above is to the Progression Routes Section of the CareersPortal website. You can use this link to find the CAO courses that are available to you with your Moate Business College (MBC) QQI Award. Select the QQI Award Code of the course you are interested in studying in MBC and Search. Use the Career Sectors/Regions filters to focus your research.
Moate Business College does not accept responsibility for any errors on the CareersPortal website. It is always advisable to check the individual college website also.
Career Opportunities
This course provides the basic platform for finding employment in the field of Health and Social Care, or as a pathway to further studies. There are a wide range of opportunities in the sector, including:
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Day Care Centres
Home Care Assistance
Residential Care
Hospice Settings
Home Care Agency Work
Further information
Mature students welcome
Applications are especially welcome from mature students
There are no fees for tuition. However, charges exist to cover the costs of the following items: examination fees, workshops and registration charges by professional bodies. Please contact info@moatebc.com for information on individual course costs.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie
To apply online please click on the "Application Weblink" below.
Course Content
Course Content
Care Provision and Practice 5N2705
Care of the Older Person 5N2706
Palliative Care Support 5N3769
Nursing Theory and Practice 5N4325
Human Growth and Development 5N1279
Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
Social Studies 5N1370
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Note: Modules may be subject to change
Training and Workshops
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Team Building and Leadership
Patient Moving and Handling
Interactive Workshops with Qualified SRN Nurse
Children’s First Training
Mental Health
Suicide Awareness
Note: Training and Workshops are subject to change
5M4349 Nursing Studies
QQI Certification
On successful completion of the one year course, candidates who reach the required standard will receive:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies (5M4349)
Moate Business College,
Lake Road,
Moate, Co Westmeath.
Tel: 090 6481178.
info@moatebc.com
www.moatebusinesscollege.com