Course details

This part-time Nursing Studies Level 5 Major Award is structured to provide a foundation in the theory and practice of Health Science for Graduates who intend to enter the Nursing Profession - General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Intellectual Disability Nursing and Childrens Nursing. It will provide Learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding for the role and the responsibilities of the Professional Nurse. The course will prepare learners who intend to pursue a degree in Nurse Training in both Ireland and England.

The Aim of the Nursing Studies Course is to:

  • Provide a Valuable Qualification with excellent Career & Academic opportunities:
  • Provide foundation skills to access the Nursing Degree Programmes
  • Provide foundation in health science to enter the Paramedical or Community Care Service
  • Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to avail of job opportunities in the Healthcare sector as Care Assistants.
  • Understand the role and importance of interpersonal communication in the effective care of patients and with all Professionals involved in their care..
  • Acquire specialist knowledge, skills and competence in the role of the Care Assistant.
  • Reflect on your abilities and aptitudes to work as a Nurse or Care Assistant
  • Demonstrate good practice in working in the care sector (Hospitals or Nursing Homes)
  • The requirements for entry to this Nursing Studies Level 5 Major Award is as follows:
  • Leaving Certificate standard or appropriate FETAC/QQI Qualification or equivalent.
  • Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience.
  • English Language Proficiency Test where deemed appropriate or an IELTS score of 5.0.
  • Mature Learners with relevant prior experience may be exempt from the above requirements.

Assessment

A combination of module appropriate assessment procedures will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of the Nursing Studies course. These methods will include a combination of final written examinations and continuous assessment processes such as assignments, collections of work, learner records, projects and skills demonstrations.QQI Quality and Qualifications Ireland

Awards

On successful completion of the 8 Modules learners will be awarded the following:

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Dorset College

Dorset College has been an established provider of Academic, Professional and Career focused cThierses for over 30 years. They have a long standing reputation for excellence in Education, based on over thirty years experience providing programmes with clearly defined career paths and excellent academic progression. Thier graduates work in many of the leading industries in Ireland and abroad.

At Dorset College They offer a student centred learning experience and take pride in the successes of Thier Graduates. They offer a wide range of full and part-time programmes to meet the needs of learners at all stages in their lives and career. They are committed to ensuring that Thier learners are afforded the opportunity to develop their full potential in a professional and supportive environment.

“They provide you with the opportunity to build yThier qualifications through a career path that meets yThier interests and aspirations in yThier chosen profession”

Programmes are delivered in a dynamic environment by a highly qualified and experienced team of professionals. They have a strong focus on the provision of industry accredited programmes with good career and job prospects as Theyll as offering the ideal platform for academic progression. They provide excellent facilities and support to learners to enable them to achieve their goals. They focus on small class sizes and quality of education.

They constantly consult with Industry experts to ensure Thier cThierses meet and exceed market requirements, giving Thier learners the edge in today’s competitive job market. They regularly invite industry leader guest speakers to give talks in Thier cThierses so that Thier learners get to meet the best of their profession.

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us or drop in and They will be very pleased to discuss the various options available to you.  They look forward to meeting and Theylcoming you to Dorset College.

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