Nursing Studies
Objectives:
To enable students find employment in related areas for example Nurses Aid.
To facilitate progression to Third Level, particularly to gain entry to Nursing Degree Courses.
| 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
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate with passes in at least five subjects
• Leaving Certificate Applied with a minimum of 120 credits
• QQI Certification at Level 4
• Applicants over 21 years who may have not completed the Senior Cycle, but are deemed to have the necessary competence and capacity to undertake the programme may also apply.
Careers / Further progression
Career / Academic Progression
Holders of this Award are eligible to apply, through the CAO to Universities and Institutes of Technology for entry to the first year of Nursing Degree Programmes (through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme). Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending.
Holders of this Award are eligible to apply through UCAS, for UK universities offering the Nursing Degree programmes.
Award holders are qualified to work as healthcare assistants in a variety of health and community settings.
Possible Employment Opportunities
Nurses Aid in nursing home
Centres for independent living
Care Attendent
Cabin Crew
Further information
There are no formal tuition fees for Irish and EU Nationals who are full time students on our courses. Courses are funded by the European Social Fund.
An administration fee is required to cover student services. Students will be required to pay examination fees.
Students attending our full-time PLC courses are eligible to apply for government grants. Grants range depending on individual circumstances.
For further information on grants please contact the college or SUSI www.susi.ie
Application
Application Forms are available to download from www.cmco.ie. Courses are offered subject to
demand. Places on oversubscribed courses may be determined by interview. For students with
additional learning needs, see our website for information regarding extra supports available.
Course Content
Anatomy & Physiology
Nursing Theory and Practice
Safety & Health at Work
Human Growth & Development
Occupational First Aid
Work Experience
Communications
Care Support
Care of Older Person
Infection, Prevention & Control
Modules may change due to QQI course requirements. Courses offered subject to demand.
5M4349 - Nursing Studies
Qualification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies.
Work Experience
Courses are designed to meet current employment market needs by providing job oriented training and education. Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed has built extensive links with many businesses in the locality and further afield, through their work experience programme. Students complete a block release period of work experience during the year. Many students are employed locally as a result of their work experience.
Phone: 0504 21734
Email: colaistemhuire@tipperaryetb.ie
Web: www.cmco.ie