| Course Name |
Nursing Studies |
| Course Provider |
O'Fiaich Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| 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 |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Course Content |
This course prepares students for a career in nursing. The design of course combines aspects of nursing theory and practice, it teaches an understanding of the needs of patients, it develops communications, intellectual and caring skills. Nursing Studies enables the students to become confident, capable and equipped to practice effectively in constantly changing hospital and community-based environments. |
| FET Code |
5M4349 - Nursing Studies |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Additional Certification
Patient Handling
Infection Prevention and Control
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
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| Alternative Entry |
Mature students are very welcome on all courses in O'Fiaich Institute of further Education and the number of mature students is rising steadily. Some mature students are eligible for VTOS scheme (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme). |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Student Services Costs: €200
Government Levy (PPC): €200
The following categories of participant are exempt from paying the Government Levy (PPC):
-Full medical Card holders in their own right and their dependent children
-Those who are eli...
Hide-Student Services Costs: €200
Government Levy (PPC): €200
The following categories of participant are exempt from paying the Government Levy (PPC):
-Full medical Card holders in their own right and their dependent children
-Those who are eligible under the student grant scheme
-Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
QQI Certification Charge:
QQI Level 5 €50
QQI Level 6 €80
Fees charged by professional bodies - These will be outlined under Additional fees for applicable courses.
Additional costs which may include: Books, uniforms, equipment and trips.
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| Financial Support |
View www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
First round interviews take place the end of May. Second Round Interviews take place in late August. |
| Application Date |
Expand+You can apply online to Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education online (link below)
Applications for the each academic year will open from February 1st and closing date for 1st Round of interviews is early May 2019.
•Your email address and mo...
Hide-You can apply online to Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education online (link below)
Applications for the each academic year will open from February 1st and closing date for 1st Round of interviews is early May 2019.
•Your email address and mobile phone number must be CURRENT – Don’t use childish emails please.
•Garda Vetting is compulsory for all of Childcare, Nursing, Sports & Holistic Health and Wellbeing courses, know your previous addresses before you attend interview as you will be required to complete application. Please bring proof of identity.
•You will be notified by email or text about your interview, READ CAREFULLY – this outlines what you need to bring with you on the day of your interview.
•First Round Interviews take place in May
•First Round Offers are made in June
•Second Round Interviews take place in late August
•Second Round Offers are given immediately
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
PLC Courses begin in September 2019 |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Modules
Nursing Theory and Practice
Care Provision and Practice
Care Support
Anatomy and Physiology
Human Growth and Development
Communications
Work Experience
Safety and Health at Work
Occupational First Aid
Word Processing |
| Mature Entry Places |
Yes |
| Entry Requirements |
All our Level 5 PLC courses are open to school leavers (Leaving Cert/ Leaving Cert Applied Students/A Levels/GCSE or equivalent), QQI Level 4 graduates and mature applicants. A QQI Level 5 award is a prerequisite to access a Level 6 programme. |
| Assessment Method |
There is continuous assessment throughout the year and examinations in the main subjects are taken in May. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Higher Education
DkIT General Nursing Level 8
DkIT Midwifery Level 8
DkIT Mental Health Nursing Level 8
AIT General Nursing Level 8
DCU General Nursing Level 8
DCU Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated) Level 8
UCD General Nursing Level...
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DkIT General Nursing Level 8
DkIT Midwifery Level 8
DkIT Mental Health Nursing Level 8
AIT General Nursing Level 8
DCU General Nursing Level 8
DCU Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated) Level 8
UCD General Nursing Level 8
UCAS Nursing Degree throughout the UK Level 8
Career Opportunities & Progression Routes
Graduates progress to employment in various areas including:
Healthcare Support
Community Care
Elderly Care
Youth and Community Work
Health Science
Social Care
Health and Fitness
Early Childhood Education
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| Further Enquiries |
Further Education Director,
O' Fiaich Institute of Further Education,
Tel: 042 933 1398 / 933 1402
Fax: 042 933 8054
email: info@ofi.ie
web: www.ofi.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |