| Course Name |
Nursing Studies |
| Course Provider |
Muinebheag Vocational School |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kilkenny & Carlow 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 |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Muinebheag |
| Course Content |
This course is designed to prepare students for academic programmes in the nursing sector and/or employment in the health sector as a care assistant. This course is structured to provide a foundation in the theory and practice of Health Science for graduates who intend to enter the nursing, paramedical or community care service. |
| FET Code |
5M4349 - Nursing Studies |
| Comment |
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies (5M4349)
Occupational First Aid Certificate
Garda Vetting:
Garda Vetting is a requirement on this course. |
| Course Fee |
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Students will be required to pay additional fees for the completion of the Occupational First Aid Module.
Fees:
Students must pay a non-refundable registration fee of €50 when applying for any of our PLC courses. This fee must ac...
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Students will be required to pay additional fees for the completion of the Occupational First Aid Module.
Fees:
Students must pay a non-refundable registration fee of €50 when applying for any of our PLC courses. This fee must accompany the application form.
Department of Education PLC Levy Fee – An additional fee of €200 must be paid to the Department of Education & Skills. Payment to be made payable to Muine Bheag Vocational School on the first day of attendance.
Payment to be made payable to Muine Bheag Vocational School on the first day of attendance.
QQI Examination Fees - payable in January 2015.
» Level 5 Full Award - €50 Level 5 Component Award - €20
» Level 6 Full Award - €80 Level 6 Component Award - €20
The following exemptions to QQI exam fees and the Government PLC Levy apply:
Government PLC Levy Medical Card Exempt Grant Exempt BTEA Exempt VTOS Exempt
QQI Exam Fees Medical Card Exempt - - VTOS Exempt
To avail of an exemption you will have to provide relevant documentation. This documentation must not be out of date. E.g. medical card holders should apply for an interim letter from the HSE if their medical card has expired or is about to expire.
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| Financial Support |
Grants:
Means-tested Student Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. All new applications have to be made online to a single awarding authority, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), through www.studentfinance.ie. |
| Interview |
Applicants may be interviewed for places on courses. |
| Application Date |
All completed applications must be submitted to the school before mid September when the courses commence. Students are advised to apply early as places on courses will be limited. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content*:
Anatomy and Physiology
Nursing Theory & Practice
Communications
Safety and Health at Work
Work Experience
Care Support
Care Skills
Human Growth & Development
*Please note that modules are subject to change. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities:
Employment opportunities include working in a professional care environment such as Day Care Centres, Nursing Homes and Hospitals.
Further Studies:
Graduates who successfully complete the course are eligible for consideration for academic progression routes in Nursing and related Health Studies in Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland. |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 059 972 1335
Fax: 059 972 1299
Email: muinebheagvs@eircom.net
www.muinebheagvocationalschool.ie |
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