Course Summary
Course Category: Tertiary Degrees
Intellectual Disability Nursing is a specialised area of nursing that focuses on providing holistic, person‑centred care to people with intellectual disabilities across their lifespan. RNIDs (Registered Nurses in Intellectual Disability) work to promote independence, health and quality of life, while advocating for each person’s rights, inclusion and dignity.
Incorporating QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies with the BSc (Hons) Intellectual Disability Nursing gives students the opportunity to start their preparation for their nursing career in FET College, Inchicore, leading to a seamless progression to the BSc. Intellectual Disability Nursing in Trinity College Dublin.
Provider Locations
Year 1:
Apply to City of Dublin FET College Inchicore
Years 2-5 School of Nursing and Midwifery, The GAS Building, D’Olier Street, Trinity College Dublin.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
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.
