| Course Name |
Nursing - Intellectual Disability Nursing |
| Course Provider |
Athlone Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
69488 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Athlone Institute of Technology |
Level 9 NFQ |
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Athlone Institute of Technology |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc. PgDip. |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Commencing September 2017 |
| Duration |
2 years part-time
Delivery format
Delivered over 1 one day attendance in Athlone IT for first 3 semesters with individualised thesis supervision days thereafter |
| Course Fee |
Course Fee
On Application |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Applicants will have a BSc in Nursing/Midwifery or in any discipline of Nursing (General Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing, Intellectual Disability Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing), plus a minimum of three years’ post-registration clinical nur...
Hide-Applicants will have a BSc in Nursing/Midwifery or in any discipline of Nursing (General Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing, Intellectual Disability Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing), plus a minimum of three years’ post-registration clinical nursing experience, two of which should be immediately prior to application. Applicants may be interviewed for recognition of prior learning purposes. Candidates for the course must be registered on the active file as a nurse with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Applicants must have current direct experience of working with clients with an intellectual disability for the duration of the course.
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| Comment |
Course Award:Master of Science/Post Graduate Diploma
Course NFQ Level:Level 9 |
| Course Content |
Graduates will be able to critically examine the supports and barriers that influence the ability of people with an intellectual disability.
Aim of Course
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to critically examine the supports and barriers that influence the ability of people with an intellectual disability to integrate into their community. |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Year 1
Primary Health and Social Care, Advanced Management and Leadership Skills, The Evolving Role of the Nurse in the Intellectual Disability Service, Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Disability Nursing, Health-related Research, Clinical Practice Module.
Year 2
Critical Ethical and Legal Issues in Intellectual Disability, Advanced Health Research, Dissertation. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression
The student who completes year 1 of the programme can exit and receive a postgraduate diploma, or they can also progress to year 2 and upon completion receive a Master’s degree. Graduates from the MSc may be in a position to progress to doctoral studies at AIT and elsewhere. |
| Further Enquiries |
Enquiries
Ms Caroline McLoughlin
Phone 0906468131 or
Email admissions@ait.ie
+353 (0)90 648 3050
lifelonglearning@ait.ie
www.ait.ie |
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