Nursing Studies
| 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 academic year. Monday to Friday.
Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of interview.
- Candidates must be in a position to obtain Garda Clearance
- Candidates must supply two written references (character, work or educational).
- Students must also obtain practical work experience in a HSE registered Care Facility during the second term. Students must source this work experience placement themselves.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Learners who have successfully completed this award could expect to find employment in hospitals, nursing homes, or in the community. This award facilitates entry on a competitive basis through the CAO to a range of third level institutions nationwide leading to awards at a higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. This award also enables learners application through UCAS to access a range of Nursing Degree programmes in UK universities.
Visit the Nursing Board’s Career Centre for further information:
http://www.nursingboard.ie/en/careers.aspx
If you complete our QQI Level 5 Nursing studies course with us in CTI you can progress to any of the following nursing courses in the University of Sunderland.
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice (Level 8)
BSc (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing Practice (Level 8)
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice (Level 8)
BSc (Hons) Children’s and Young People’s Nursing Practice (Level 8)
https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/nursing/
Student who study this QQI Level 5 will gain entry into the first year of any of our three year nursing courses.
Entry Requirements:
QQI Level 5 Pre-Nursing – Minimum Pass profile overall.
Maths – Minimum O4 or QQI Level 5 Maths – Pass Profile
The University will be able to advise if don’t have either Maths.
Additional benefits:
The University of Sunderland will give you free accommodation on their campus for one year. This is on a first come first served basis.
Guaranteed interview with the NHS.
Two recruitment periods per year (April and September).
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Mature students are welcome to apply
Student Grants
If you think you are eligible for the student grant, you should apply through the website: https://susi.ie/
If you have any queries contact 0761 0878 74 or email: support@susi.cdvec.ie.
Yes
Apply online via link below.
To be eligible for School-time offers applicants must:
Apply between October and April
Be available for interview in May
All School-time applicants will receive interview results by second week in June
Applicants should accept their place offer and pay deposit by the end of June.
Summer-time registration and deadline is September 2nd
(Childcare Level 5 applications close August 31st to allow for Garda Vetting)
To be eligible for Summer –time offers applicants must:
Apply between May and October 9th
Be available for interview between September 3rd and October 15th
All Summer-time applicants will receive interview results within 3 days of completing their interview.
Applicants should accept their place offer and pay deposit by third week in October
Summer-time registration and deposit payment deadline is third week in October
*Please note: There are no interviews during the Summer State Examinations
CTI Senior College is closed for July but our application webpage is still open.
(*each course will commence subject to sufficient demand and funding)
Course Description
This course combines academic and practical learning to enable you to build up the essential knowledge and skills for Nursing and other Health related careers. Nursing Theory & Practice and Care skills are taught by a Clinical Nurse Practitioner. The programme will prepare you for entry to a Degree in Nursing Studies or Social Care Studies in Ireland, the UK or Scotland. It is suitable for those that have recently completed the Leaving Certificate and experienced mature persons seeking a formal qualification. This QQI Level 5 certificate will also give you the practical skills and expertise necessary to enter employment as a healthcare assistant in a Hospital, Nursing Home, or other healthcare setting.
Work Experience
Human Growth & Development
Anatomy & Physiology
Infection Prevention & Control
Social Studies
Nursing Theory & Practice
Care Skills
Customer Service
Computer Applications Level 4
First Aid Responder (FAR)
Manual & Patient Handling
HACCP
5M4349 - Nursing Studies.
Certification:
Awarding Body: QQI
Award type: Major
Title: Nursing Studies
Code: 5M4349
Level: 5
Credit value: 120
Leona O’Connor, Course Coordinator
Tel: (052) 612 6269
Email: adulted@tipperaryetb.ie