| Course Name |
Nursing Studies |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste an Chreagain Mountbellew |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Galway & Roscommon 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 |
School |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballinasloe, Mountbellew |
| Course Content |
Programme Aim
This is a preparatory course for students who intend to go on to further training for the degree in Nurse Training either in Ireland or UK. The course introduces students to subjects/topics commonly studied for the nursing profession. |
| FET Code |
5M4349 - Nursing Studies |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Course Certification:
• QQI/FETAC Level 5 Award in Nursing Studies |
| Financial Support |
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Grants available to PLC students |
| Application Date |
Up to September 2017
Application forms are available from the school
Phone: 090 967 9231
Email: admin.cc@gretb.ie |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Starts in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Anatomy and physiology
Human Growth and Development
Nursing Theory and Practice
Care skills
Communications
Work Experience
Care Support
Child Development
Child Health and Well Being
Safety and Health at work
Care of the older person
Infection prevention and control
Components can be subject to change |
| Entry Requirements |
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• 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 compet...
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• 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.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
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Currently there are places offered to students who successfully meet the QQI criteria for nurse training in Irish Universities. This criteria applies to all colleges who run the QQI Level 5 introduct...
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Currently there are places offered to students who successfully meet the QQI criteria for nurse training in Irish Universities. This criteria applies to all colleges who run the QQI Level 5 introduction to Nursing Studies course
Many students who have completed the introduction to nursing studies course successfully undertake their Nursing Training in the UK and Ireland. Many are now practicing in Ireland
grace C in ordinary level Maths is mandatory for entry to UK Nursing degree programmes. Academic requirements may be waived for mature applicants. Many students progress to full Nursing qualification, whilst other find employment in the broader health care setting.
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| Further Enquiries |
Programme Co-ordinator
Phone: 090 967 9231
email: admin.cc@cogalvec.ie
website: www.colaisteanchreagain.com |
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