Nursing Studies with Midwifery
This course aims to give students the opportunity to gain employment with the HSE, private agencies or nursing homes in the Healthcare sector. It will also enable students to explore whether the pre-hospital care field is a suitable area for them, while gaining essential life skills in a structured programme. As part of the course students are required to complete 150 hours of work experience in a Healthcare setting.
| 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, 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 of this course students may gain employment as a Healthcare Assistant in hospitals and in nursing homes.
Here are examples of courses students can progress to based on successful completion: Examples of courses you can progress to:
CAO Code Course Title College NFQ Level
WD116 General Nursing Waterford IT 8
AL830 General Nursing Athlone IT 8
DN450 General Nursing UCD 8
DK877 Midwifery Dundalk IT 8
LM150 General Nursing UL 8
*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
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.
Yes
Applications usually begin in late January, early applications are always advisable to avoid classes filling up and increase your chances of getting a position.
Students may also progress to further study through the Higher Education Links Scheme both in Ireland and the UK in Healthcare, Paramedic or Nursing.
Students will be given the opportunity to complete the following short courses during the academic year:
Additional Certificates:
Patient Manual Handling
First Aid Responder (QQI Level 5 Module)
Programme of Study*
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Human Growth and Development
• Nursing Theory & Practice
• Care Skills
• Maternity Care Support
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Safety and Health at Work
* Modules subject to change
5M4349 - Nursing Studies
Awards: Certificate in Nursing Studies QQI Level 5 - 5M4349.
Portlaoise Institute,
Mountrath Road,
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois.
R32 H392
email: info@portlaoiseinstitute.ie
Course Coordinator
Mairéad Doheny
Email: mdoheny@portlaoisecollege.ie