This course introduces the learner to the role of the nurse and provides an understanding of the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the nursing profession. Practical elements and work experience enable the learner to gain hands on experience and a real insight into the caring profession.
Course Code: 5M4349
Course Director: Ellen Noctor
Duration: 1-year, full time
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (or equivalent)
No academic requirements for over 23s
Places are offered following successful interview
Successful candidates will be required to have obtained Garda Clearance before commencing their work experience placement.
Award
QQI Level 5
Patient Moving & Handling Certificate
First Aid Response Certificate
Challenging Behaviour Certificate
Programme of Study
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Care Skills
- Care of the Older Person
- Communications
- Human Growth & Development
- Nursing Theory & Practice
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Patient Moving & Handling
- First Aid Response
- Challenging Behaviour
- Safety & Health at Work
- Work Experience
Note: The student must spend a minimum of 150 hours on work experience placement during the academic year.
Course Fees
€500 fee applies which includes:
- First Aid Response training
- Patient Moving & Handling training
- Challenging Behaviour training
- Three Uniform Tunics
- Materials Fee.
- QQI examination fee
Student Uniform
All students must wear a uniform in college and on work placement. This consists of a blue (unisex) tunic, navy cardigan or a plain zip up navy fleece (no hoodies), navy trousers, black/navy leather closed flat shoes (laced/velcro) and black/navy socks. A plain white short sleeved tee shirt under the tunic is permitted.
University & College links
- This course qualifies students to avail of the links that Enniscorthy Community College has with Waterford and Carlow Institutes of Technology to study on several of their degree programmes. There are RESERVED places for our graduates on these courses.
- Students who achieve a minimum of 5 Distinctions (aim for 8) will be eligible to apply for reserved QQI places through the CAO to study a Nursing degree in Universities and Institutes of Technology.
Students wishing to apply for Level 8 nursing degree in Ireland must satisfy the minimum requirements of The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. (NMBI) (www.nursingcareers.ie)
Career Prospects
- Higher education
- Direct employment as a healthcare assistant in hospitals, nursing homes and in the community.