Expand+This is a one year full time course which leads to a QQI level 5 Major Award in Nursing Studies to include the modules Care Skills(5N2770) and Care of The Older Person(5N2706)

The course provides students with knowledge, competence and skills for...

Hide-This is a one year full time course which leads to a QQI level 5 Major Award in Nursing Studies to include the modules Care Skills(5N2770) and Care of The Older Person(5N2706)

The course provides students with knowledge, competence and skills for academic progression into the vocation of Nursing or employment within the healthcare sector working in hospitals, Nursing Homes, Community Care Homes and as Home Help for the Older Person.

In Moyne College our students will develop a range of practical and interpersonal skills necessary to work in a range of care environments. In addition students will participate in

First Aid Training
Patient Moving Course
Hand Hygiene

Students complete a 4 week placement in local hospitals/ Nursing homes and gain valuable experience of the healthcare profession. In addition students are afforded the opportunity to discuss progression to higher Education through CAO/ UCAS with the career guidance tutor.

All students will have to obtain Garda Vetting through the college on commencement of the course

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competency to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings and / or to progress to further or higher education and training.

Expand+Course Content

Work Experience Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Safety And Health At Work Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) QQI
Communications Level 5 Communications (5N0690) QQI
Anatomy And Physiology Anatomy & Physiology (5N0749) QQI
Care Of...

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Work Experience Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Safety And Health At Work Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) QQI
Communications Level 5 Communications (5N0690) QQI
Anatomy And Physiology Anatomy & Physiology (5N0749) QQI
Care Of Older Person Care of the Older Person (5N2706) QQI
Care Skills Care Skills (5N2770) QQI
Care Support Care Support (5N0758) QQI
Human Growth And Development Human Growth & Development (5N1279) QQI
Nursing Theory And Practice Nursing Theory & Practice (5N4325) QQI
Nutrition Nutrition (5N2006) QQI
Word Processing Word Processing (5N1358) QQI

Expand+• Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ ...

Hide-• Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.

• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.

• Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.