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This one year course/programme is designed to prepare students to pursue a career in the Nursing Profession and also in related areas as Care Attendant, Ward Assistant.
COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT
- Introduction to Nursing
- Care of the Older Person
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Human Growth and Development
- Occupational First Aid
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- Safety and Health at Work
- Nutrition
- Communications
- Work Experience
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FEEDBACK FROM PAST STUDENTS
"I would highly recommend the Nursing Studies/Health Science course in Carlow Institute of Further Education. The teachers and staff are so very friendly and helpful. I returned to education as a mature student and would recommend this course for anyone at any age, looking to pursue a career in the health care sector. The course really prepares you for what to expect in third level. Learning about the nursing process, anatomy, human growth and development as well as safety and health, helped me gain a better knowledge of the overall holistic approach to caring. We had such a close knit class and a great relationship with all of our teachers, it is a shame it had to end! "
- Lynn Garant - Student 2011/2012
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates who have successfully completed the Nursing Studies Course are eligible for consideration for academic progression routes in Nursing in Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland and UK. Employment in a range of care environments
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
N/A (biology is an advantage for career in Nursing
CERTIFICATION
Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC): Level 5 - Certificate in Nursing Studies
Due to ongoing developments in FETAC, award names and content are subject to change.
HIGHER EDUCATION
FETAC graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of Technology and Universities for follow-on courses.
GARDA VETTING
Garda Vetting is a requirement on courses / programmes where students / learners have access to children or vulnerable adults. Prior to attending work experience students / learners must be vetted by the Gardai. All students / learners being offered a place on a course/programme will be issued with Garda Vetting forms by post with the course offer.
Students / learners who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland / Northern Ireland and for whom Garda Vetting is unavailable are required to provide vetting from the relevant police authorities.
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