Nursing / Midwifery Studies هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

This course introduces the learner to the role of the nurse/midwife and provides an understanding of the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the nursing/midwifery profession. Practical elements and work experience enable the learner to gain hands on experience and a real insight into the caring profession. This award provides a link to Nursing Degree programmes i Ireland and the United Kingdom through the CAO and UCAS systems.

Programme of Study

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Nursing Theory and Practice
• Human Growth & Development
• Care Skills
• Safety & Health at Work
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Maternity Support
• Mathematics (optional)
• First Aid and CPR

Manual Handling & Patient Moving Techniques (one day course)

     Components subject to change

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Leaving Certificate Applied with a distinction profile
• Full QQI Level 4 Award with a distinction profile
• Mature Applicants – experience will be considered in lieu of formalqualifications

Places are offered following successful interview.

Learners must be 18 years old by the 30th November 2015 to facilitate work experience and Garda vetting.

Career Opportunities

• Children & General Nursing (integrated)
• General Nursing
• Intellectual Disability Nursing
• Midwifery 
• Mental Health Nursing

Higher Education Progression*

Examples of Relevant courses include:

UCD:

• General Nursing(DN450);
• Children’s and General Integrated (DN451); 
• Psychiatric Nursing(DN453);
• Midwifery (DN452)

TCD:

• General Nursing(TR091&TR093); 
• Midwifery(TR913)

DCU:

• General Nursing (DC 215)
• Also
• Nursing Degrees through UCAS application
• Fee Exemption: Funding available to EA applicants from the National Health Service UK for higher educationfees