QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies (Part-Time)

Course Delivery:
Looking to jump start your career as a Nurse? Our Nursing Studies course is designed as a programme of preparatory study for learners to study a degree course in Nursing.
Our Nursing Studies course aims to provide a progression route to a nursing degree programme. Learners who achieve the major award may apply through the CAO for degrees in General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Intellectual Disability Nursing, and Children’s Nursing. The programme also aims to provide learners with all the skills necessary to work as healthcare assistants in hospitals, nursing homes, day care centres, and in home care.
Our course will give an introduction to the caring role of the nurse and the importance of interpersonal communication. Students will develop the competence to be able to provide care for patients in a safe and hygienic environment. Students will find that the modules of this course are highly relevant and practical. The course aims to provide learners the necessary skills and knowledge required for the workplace or further education.
Upon successfully completing the course, graduates may be able to work in a variety of nursing and healthcare settings. This can be in hospitals, nursing homes, residential centres, and day care centres.
Furthermore, a significant number of our graduates progress to degrees in Nursing and Midwifery in Irish universities, including TCD, DCU and UCD.
Achievement of this award will enable the learner to progress to other appropriate programmes leading to awards at the next or higher levels of the National Framework of Qualifications.
Qualifications:
- QQI Level 5 Major Award in Nursing Studies (8 QQI Level 5 Component Certificates)
Course Units |
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CODE | MODULE | LEVEL |
5N2770 | CARE SKILLS | 5 |
5N0758 | CARE SUPPORT | 5 |
5N1794 | SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK | 5 |
5N0690 | COMMUNICATIONS | 5 |
5N1356 | WORK EXPERIENCE | 5 |
5N0749 | ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY | 5 |
5N1279 | HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT | 5 |
5N4325 | NURSING THEORY AND PRACTICE | 5 |
Course Fee Information:
WE ARE OPEN FOR ENROLLMENTS ON THIS COURSE
Pay In Full – €1,395
Pay in Instalments – €1,495
(€350 deposit & 5 monthly instalments paid consecutively of €229 starting when the course begins)
€1,395.00
Entry Requirements:
A minimum Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard of education or equivalent education. Proficiency in English language.
Work Experience Requirements
Learners must complete 160 hours’ work experience in a suitable healthcare setting which might be a nursing home, hospital or day care centre. Students may need to complete a patient moving and handling course and basic first aid responder course prior to starting their work placement.
Alternative assessments are in place to facilitate students who are unable to find placement due to current L5 COVID19 restrictions.
Location & date:
Location | Cut-Off | Starts | Weekday | Tuesday Time | Duration |
Cork City | Open for Enrolling | 30th March 2021 | Tuesday & Thursday (Online Webinar) | 6.30pm-9.30pm | 32 Weeks |
Dublin 2 City Centre | Open for Enrolling | 30th March 2021 | Tuesday & Thursday (Online Webinar) | 6.30pm-9.30pm | 32 Weeks |
Dundrum | Open for Enrolling | 30th March 2021 | Tuesday & Thursday (Online Webinar) | 6.30pm-9.30pm | 32 Weeks |
Galway City | Open for Enrolling | 30th March 2021 | Tuesday & Thursday (Online Webinar) | 6.30pm-9.30pm | 32 Weeks |
Letterkenny Town | Open for Enrolling | 30th March 2021 | Tuesday & Thursday (Online Webinar) | 6.30pm-9.30pm | 32 Weeks |
Limerick City | Open for Enrolling | 30th March 2021 | Tuesday & Thursday (Online Webinar) | 6.30pm-9.30pm | 32 Weeks |
Tralee Town | Open for Enrolling | 30th March 2021 | Tuesday & Thursday (Online Webinar) | 6.30pm-9.30pm | 32 Weeks |
*Thursday is a 2 hour online webinar