Expand+Work in a caring role or proceed to further study in this area.

One year part time, 2 mornings per week.

The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) provides part-time courses for young people and adults, especially those who have not completed Lea...

Hide-Work in a caring role or proceed to further study in this area.

One year part time, 2 mornings per week.

The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) provides part-time courses for young people and adults, especially those who have not completed Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) qualification. The BTEI creates an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. Anyone who has left full-time education can take part in a course, but priority will be given to those with less than upper second level education. You qualify for FREE tuition if you have not completed your education to Leaving Certificate standard.

Expand+This is a two year part-time course. Students will take four modules each year of the course. Students will be awarded a QQI Level 5 award in Nursing Studies after year two on successful completion of all the modules.

The overall aim of the progra...

Hide-This is a two year part-time course. Students will take four modules each year of the course. Students will be awarded a QQI Level 5 award in Nursing Studies after year two on successful completion of all the modules.

The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings and / or to progress to further or higher education and training. Students gain employment in healthcare settings like nursing homes, residential homes and hospitals as well as working in the community. Timetabling schedule may change.

The course starts in September and ends in late May. The second year will start the following September and end the following May.

Modules:
Anatomy and Physiology
Human Growth and Development
Nursing Theory and Practice
Communications

Work Experience
Care of the Older Person
Care Skills
Safety and Health at Work

Award:
QQI Level 5 award in Nursing Studies after two years


This course is funded under the Department of Education's Back to Education

Initiative.

This course is a Part-time course.

Participants are not eligible for the Back to Education Allowance or for Student grants.

Application Fee Is Non-refundable

Students are expected to have a good standard of spoken and written English.