Nursing Studies
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings and / or to progress to further / higher education and training.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4.
• Mature students with relevant life or work experience.
• All candidates will be interviewed individually.
Careers / Further progression
Employability Statement
The successful completion of the QQI Level 5 award in Nursing Studies will enable applicants to work under supervision in a variety of hospital and other healthcare settings and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.
Further information
Commencement date: 07/09/2026.
Full time PLC students with low income may qualify for grant (www.susi.ie)
Apply online. Please click on "Application Weblink" above.
Course Aim
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings and / or to progress to further / higher education and training.
Why do this course?
• Strong links with high quality work experience placements in HSE hospitals and services as well as private nursing homes.
• Graduates from this course have progressed to Third Level Nursing and Midwifery courses in Trinity, DCU and UCD.
• Graduates have secured permanent positions as Care Assistants in the Public and Private sector.
• Opportunity to undertake an extra module to achieve a second Major Award in Health Services Skills which is required to work in some HSE services.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Major Award in Nursing & Certificate in Moving and Handling & Certificate in First Aid.
Mandatory Components:
Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749)
Human Growth and Development (5N1279)
Nursing Theory and Practice (5N4325)
Care Skills (5N2770)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Elective Components:
Two components from the following list will be selected by the college subject to availability:
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Care Support (5N0758)
Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734)
Care of the Older Person (5N2760)
Word Processing (5N1358)
Work Experience
Work Experience is a compulsory part of the course. Garda vetting is required and will be organised through the college.
5M4349 - Nursing Studies
Dublin College Clondalkin Collinstown Park,
Rowlagh, Clondalkin,
Dublin 22, D22X458.
t: 01 457 2300
e: fet@collinstownpark.ie