Certificate in Nursing Studies with Midwifery

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This course is designed to enhance learners’ awareness and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse. It is also ideal for those who wish to pursue a career in the nursing or midwifery professions. It will also provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to work as qualified Healthcare Assistants in hospitals and in nursing homes. As part of the course, learners must complete 150 hours’ work experience placement in a healthcare setting. Why should I apply for this course? Learners will study core areas of nursing and midwifery and are enabled to put theory into practice. This course is delivered by teachers including specialist nurses who bring a real depth of experience to their teaching. The success rates from this course are very high for progression to higher education in both Ireland and the UK.

What will I study? * • Anatomy and Physiology • Care Skills • Human Growth and Development • Nursing Theory & Practice • Maternity Care Support • Care of the Older Person • Communications • Infection Prevention and Control • Work Experience * Modules subject to change Progression Options Graduates may use the course to enter any College via Further Education reserved places in an IT or University or acquire up to 400 CAO points.

Here are examples of courses graduates can apply to progress to, on successful course Entry Requirements Applicants should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications.

Links to Third Level Courses **

SETU Waterford Campus WD116 General Nursing (Level 8)

TUS Athlone Campus AL830 General Nursing (Level 8)

UCD DN450 General Nursing (Level 8)

Dundalk IT DK877 Midwifery (Level 8)

UL LM150 General Nursing (Level 8) All applicants are required to complete an assessment and interview before commencing a course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English to complete a Level 5 course. Contact Mairead Doheny on 057 8621480 or email mdoheny@loetb.ie Duration 1 Year, September to May Award Title, Level and Code QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies (5M4349)

Award Title, Level and Code QQI Cost • Exam Fees €50 (Unless medical card holder) • Uniform/Tunic for course practicals. • Fees for Manual Handling and First

Aid courses (courses provided by external provider)

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**Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie