Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
This innovative programme integrates theory, skills practice and practice placements. It aims to prepare competent graduates who are confident in their ability to deliver person centred, safe, compassionate, evidence-based, effective and high-quality care across diverse healthcare settings.
Note for QQI Applications: Applicants must present the FULL major award, taken in a single sitting, of any one of the following QQI-FET Level 5 major awards with a minimum credit value of 120 and distinctions (80% or better) in a minimum of five modules:
- Nursing Studies (5M4349) Level 5
- Healthcare Support (5M4339) Level 5
- Community and Health Services (5M4468) Level 5
Distinctions in the following modules must be included:
Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749/ D20001)
Nursing Theory and Practice (5N4325) or Introduction to Nursing (D20012)
Human Growth and Development (5N1279/D20032) or Biology (5N2746/C20006)
Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
