Nursing / Midwifery Studies

Course details

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.

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

Certification

• QQILevel5Awardin NursingStudies(5M4349)
• First Aidand CPR(BIFE)
• ManualHandlingand PatientMovingTechniques(BIFE)