| Course Name |
Nursing Studies |
| Course Provider |
Roscrea Community College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Tipperary ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M4349 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
| Certificate |
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None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Roscrea |
| Course Content |
This programme will allow the Candidate obtain a Pre-Nursing qualification.
It is designed to give the Candidate the practical skills and knowledge necessary for further study in nursing/healthcare through the Higher Education Links Scheme and in the UK.
Candidates may access careers in the Health, Community/Social Care or Paramedic field . |
| FET Code |
5M4349 - Nursing Studies |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Certification in
Nursing Studies Award (5M4349) QQI Level 5
Safe Patient Handling, Cardiac First Response,
Recognising and Responding to Elder Abuse,
Hand Hygiene |
| Course Fee |
Expand+If successful at interview:
A booking fee of 25 (non-refundable) must be paid to secure a place on our PLC courses.
Resource contribution fee 75 payable on registration
Additional courses/services fees payable on registration
(these c...
Hide-If successful at interview:
A booking fee of 25 (non-refundable) must be paid to secure a place on our PLC courses.
Resource contribution fee 75 payable on registration
Additional courses/services fees payable on registration
(these costs are outlined on the college website www.cpr.ie)
(*current medical card, VTOS, BTEA holders or candidates in receipt of the student grant scheme are exempt from these fees)
Department of Education and Skills Contribution fee 200 payable on registration
Exam fees 50 payable in spring (if applicable)
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| Financial Support |
Applicants may be eligible for a maintenance grant further information and applications forms are available on: www.susi.ie |
| Application Date |
Applications are accepted from Spring each year and interviews for course places take place in late May and August.
Apply online (link below) or contact the college on 0505 2393 or
Email: ColaistePhobal@tipperaryetb.ie, for application form.
Application form downloadable from college website also - http://www.cpr.ie/images/application_form_2017.pdf |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Areas of Study:
Anatomy and Physiology
Nursing Theory and Practice
Communications
Work Experience*
Care of the Older Person
Infection Prevention and Control
Care Skills
Human Growth and Development
Word Processing
* Work Experience (25 days) is a mandatory part of this programme.
Work placement must be in a Health Care setting eg Hospitals/Nursing Homes/Day Care/Additional Needs Centres. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate or equivalent, prior experience or a keen interest in the area.
The Garda vetting process must be completed in respect of all individuals working with children or vulnerable adults work placements will require students be vaccinated against Hepatitis B virus. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+FURTHER STUDY
Colαiste Phobal Ros Cre has Progression and Cooperation Agreements with Limerick Institute of Technology, Carlow Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology.
Eleven higher education institutions offer a limited num...
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Colαiste Phobal Ros Cre has Progression and Cooperation Agreements with Limerick Institute of Technology, Carlow Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology.
Eleven higher education institutions offer a limited number of places to Honours Degree Programmes in Nursing having achieved a minimum of five distinctions in specified components:
N.U.I. Galway (GY 527): Nursing (Midwifery);
DCU (DC 215): General Nursing
UL (LK 150): Nursing General
Athlone I.T. (AL 830): General Nursing;
WIT (WD 116): General Nursing
Athlone (AL 831): Nursing General (Mature Students)
Progression Links are currently being established with UK Universities.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
* Healthcare Assistant in Nursing Homes / Day Care Centres / Community Centres / Agencies
* Paramedics
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| Further Enquiries |
Email: ColaistePhobal@tipperaryetb.ie
or jnielsen@tipperaryetb.ie
Phone: 0505 23939 or 087-1727405
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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