Certificate in Nursing Studies

This course aims to provide the learner with the necessary knowledge and experience to continue on to a nursing career at third level. It will provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to work as a Healthcare Assistant in hospitals and in nursing homes. As part of the course learners must complete 150 hours’ work experience placement in a nursing home or hospital. Why should I apply for this course? Graduates will gain a recognised professional qualification and a practical introduction to nursing care theory, together with Manual Handling and First Aid. Graduates will be a qualified HSE-recognised carer on completion of the course. Graduates of the course may also go directly into employment in a care setting. What will I study? * • Anatomy and Physiology • Care Skills • Human Growth and Development • Nursing Theory & Practice • Communications • Care of the Older Person • Word Processing • 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 students can progress to, on successful course completion:

Links to Third Level Courses **

SETU Waterford Campus WD116 General Nursing (Level 8)

TUS Athlone Campus AL830 General Nursing (Level 8) 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.

All applicants are required to complete an assessment and interview before commencing a course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the applicant has the required level of English to complete a Level 5 course. Contact Dolores O’Brien on 057 8621480 or email dobrien@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 course (courses provided by external provider)

UCD DN450 General Nursing

Dundalk IT DK877 Midwifery (Level 8)

(Level 8)

PROGRESSION FOCUSED

EMPLOYMENT FOCUSED

UL LM150 General Nursing (Level 8) • UL Integrated Childrens’ and General B.Sc. Nursing Degree • Trinity College Dublin General Nursing B. Sc Degree in

Nursing

**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