Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Students on this one-year programme will gain practical experience in healthcare clinical settings which, combined with an insight into theories relating to the nursing profession, will enable them to deliver high standards of care. Furthermore, this course will facilitate progression to third-level Nursing and Health-Science and other Healthcare programmes.
This course is designed to combine aspects of nursing theory and practical aspects of clinical nursing experience. Students are afforded the opportunity to explore and gain entry to the different programmes leading to registration with NMBI and the English Nursing Board (ENB).
Certification:
- QQI Level 5 Award in Nursing Studies (5M4349)
- FAR (First Aid Responder) with GTI part-time education*
- Patient Moving & Handling by PHECC registered provider*
These additional certificates may be taken as additional certification and will incur additional costs. Check with class teacher for details.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
Human Growth and Development 5N1297
Care of the Older Person 5N2706
Care Provision and Practice 5N2705
Communications 5N0690
Nursing Theory and Practice 5N4325
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Work Experience 5N1356
Information Technology Skills 4N1125
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M4349 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
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.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
This course is linked to the majority of Nursing Colleges in Ireland. The number of places available are restricted. Check with the Admissions office of individual institutions for further details.
This course is considered for entry to Nursing Colleges in the U.K. Several of these colleges visit GTI each year to give talks on progression to UK degree courses in Nursing and Midwifery.