Nursing Studies
This course is an introduction to Nursing and will benefit anyone wishing to enter the Healthcare profession using a QQI qualification.
| 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
This is a one year, full time course, running from September to May.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
- A QQI Level 4 qualification
- Mature students (age 23+) welcome
- Interview
- Garda vetting must be successfully completed
Careers / Further progression
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.
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
Course commences 7th September 2026
Additional Costs Associated with this Course:
A uniform is required consisting of a College Healthcare Tunic which can be ordered through the College. Prices for items ordered through the College are reviewed annually. Please note that First Aid Responder and Patient Manual Handling, Lifting & Moving courses are provided by a registered training institute and prices are reviewed annually. Vaccination for Hepatitis B needs to be arranged by the student at their own cost.
Mayo College students are eligible to apply for a SUSI grant. SUSI is Ireland’s national awarding authority for further and higher education grants. They offer support to eligible students in approved, full-time courses at PLC. Please visit http://www.susi.ie/for more information and to make an application.
This course is an introduction to Nursing and will benefit anyone wishing to enter the Healthcare profession using a QQI qualification. It is recognised nationally by Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland and in the UK. It provides a learning environment, in which learners are encouraged, assisted and ultimately required to take responsibility for their own learning. Essential skills in nursing care are taught by our qualified staff in our fully equipped ward. Students must complete work experience in a Nursing/Care facility. Prior to engaging in practical Work Experience, students will complete both People Moving & Handling and Cardiac First Responder (CFR) Courses. Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies – 5M4349.
Work Experience (5N1356)
Mathematics (5N1833)
Communications (5N0690)
Anatomy & Physiology (5N0749)
Care of the Older Person (5N2706)
Care Skills (5N2770)
Human Growth & Development (5N1279)
Nursing Theory & Practice (5N4325)
Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734)
5M4349 - Nursing Studies.
Award: QQI Level 5: Certificate in Nursing Studies - 5M4349
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: admin@ccfe.ie