Maternity Care Support
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
7 Weeks
TIMETABLE
Friday: 09.30 am - 05.30 pm
Entry Requirements
Student Profile
We welcome mature applicants with relevant life work experience or post leaving certificate students who are interested in pursuing a career in maternity nursing. Competence in spoken and written English.
How to Apply
To apply for this course, simply submit a direct application to Dorset College via our website.
We require your pps number and a Photo ID which can be uploaded online.
Careers / Further progression
On successful completion of the QQI Maternity Care Support Level 5 (5N3746) Minor Award, learners can combine this with the Healthcare Support or the Nursing Studies Level 5 Major Awards which will qualify them to seek employment in a Hospital or as a Healthcare Assistant for work in a Maternity Care facility.
Further information
START / END DATES
20/10/23 - 01/12/23
€595 (Inc Exam Fee)
We are open to accept applications .
Why take this course?
Are you interested in achieving the Maternity Care Support Award?
Do you want to gain the skills, knowledge, and interpersonal skills required to assist the midwife in caring for mothers, babies, and the family unit?
Do you want to gain the practical skills appropriate for work in a maternity care setting as a Care Assistant?
Do you want to enhance your career path with excellent opportunities for progression to further and higher education?
What will I study?
You will gain the real-life knowledge, skills, and competence required to support the midwife in a maternity facility.
Enrich your learning experience in a diverse learning environment. A friendly welcoming student-centered learning environment with a Professional Midwife who will support, mentor, and guides you through the skills, knowledge, and understanding of maternity care support.
You will experience demonstrations in specialist equipment, examples include a hospital bed, baby cot, hospital trolley, drip and many other items of equipment.
Maternity Care Support
See website for full details on module unit content
Assessment Method
A combination of module-appropriate assessment methods will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes on the course. These methods will include an assignment and a skills demonstration. Work experience does not apply to this course.
Final Grading:
Pass 50%- 64% / Merit 65%-79% / Distinction 80%-100%
5N3746 Maternity Care Support
Full Award
QQI Maternity Care Support Level 5 Minor Award (Code: 5N3746)
Admissions / Reception
8 Belvedere Place,
Dublin 1,
D01 EV27
Tel: 01 5746850
info@dorset.ie