Nursing Studies - Pre Nursing
| 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
TIMETABLE
Tue & Thu: 06.30 pm - 09.30 pm
+ 14 Sat Workshop
Entry Requirements
We welcome mature applicants, as well as those who have a Junior/Leaving Certificate standard or appropriate QQI/FET or equivalent qualification. Applicants may be required to undergo English language testing to establish their language competency.
How to Apply
To apply for this course, simply submit a direct application to Dorset College via our website.
On receipt of your application we will contact you and arrange a mutually agreeable time for an interview. The purpose of the interview is to establish your suitability for the programme. We will provide you with details of what is involved in terms of study and commitment and answer any questions you may have so that you can make an informed decision.
Note: Grade O6 in ordinary level Maths is mandatory for entry to Nursing Degree programmes in Ireland and Grade O5 in Ordinary level Maths for entry to UK Degree programmes.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Graduates of this course are eligible for consideration for academic progression routes in Nursing and related Health Studies in Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland. The following options include:
•Level 8 Bachelor of Science in General Nursing and other specialist Nursing degree courses in D.C.U. and U.C.D and 10 other regional Universities and Institutes
•Nursing Degrees through UCAS Application
•Related QQI/HET Level 8 Degrees include Social Studies in Social Care and Health Promotion and Physical Activity
Further information
The course commences on the 17/10/2023 and ends on the 19/10/2024
20
€2000 (Inc exam fee)
We are currently open to receive applications.
Why take this course?
If you enjoy "making a difference in people’s lives" why not make a career out of it? Pre-Nursing studies can give you a head start in a career that is meaningful and filled with many opportunities, challenges, and rewards.
The Nursing Studies Major Award will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to apply for a Nursing Degree Programme through the CAO and UCAS in General Nursing, Maternity Nurse, Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Children’s or Social Care in Ireland and UK or work as a Qualified Healthcare Assistant.
What will I study?
You will gain an understanding and awareness of the roles and responsibilities carried out by a Professional Nurse and the importance of interpersonal communication.
The Nursing Studies course is structured to provide you with specialist knowledge, skills, and competence for those who intend to enter the Nursing profession or related area and you will have the opportunity to discuss your career options with a Career Guidance Counsellor who will support you in your application through the CAO/UCAS.
You will study core areas of nursing and will put theory into practice through participation in work experience.
Programme Modules
Anatomy & Physiology
Nursing Theory and Practice
Human Growth and Development
Care Skills
Work Experience
Communication
Safety & Health at Work
Social Studies
Palliative Care Support
Assessment Method
A combination of module-appropriate assessment methods will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes on the course. These methods will include a combination of final written examinations and continuous processes such as assignments, collection of work, learner records, projects, and skills demonstrations.
Full Award
QQI Nursing Studies Level 5 Major Award (Code: 5M4349)
In addition students will complete a Certificate in Manual Handling.
Final Grading: (Individual Modules)
Pass 50%- 64% / Merit 65%-79% / Distinction 80%-100%
5M4349 Nursing Studies
Protection of Enrolled?Learners
Dorset College has arrangements in place to ensure the Protection of Enrolled Learners (PEL) in the event of a cessation of programmes by the college.
Admissions / Reception
8 Belvedere Place,
Dublin 1,
D01 EV27
Tel: 01 5746850
info@dorset.ie