Nursing Studies - Dundrum College of Further Education

CERTIFICATION

QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies – Code 5M4349 / Manual & Patient Handling Course/ First Aid Responder

DURATION

1 year Full-time

Overview

This course is designed and delivered to enhance the students knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse or progress to related areas in higher education. Students will study core modules in nursing theory and learn new key skills in our teaching clinical suite. Students also have the opportunity to participate in their work experience in a healthcare service.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Cert or its equivalent is advised. Mature students are welcome to apply. Work/life experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.

Programme of Study

Elective Modules

Nursing Theory & Practice
Care Provision and Practice
Anatomy & Physiology
Human Growth & Development

Core Modules

Communications
Work Experience (120 hours may be required)
Infection Prevention and Control
Care Support

Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.

Work Experience

Supervised clinical work experience in hospitals and other healthcare facilities is incorporated into this course. Students are required to undertake Garda Vetting prior to work placement commencing

Employment Progression Opportunities

Employers actively seek DCFE Graduates for employment in the public, private sectors, nursing homes, hospitals, agencies and community care.

Higher Education Progression

Higher Education Institutions, Universities, Technological Universities offer places to QQI CAO applicants.

The Higher Education Links Scheme HELMS gives students the opportunity to use their QQI Level 5 or 6 major award to apply through the CAO for a place in the first year of a higher education programmes. Mature student entry is also available.

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