Nursing Studies
FETAC (NCVA) - Level 5
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Leaving Certificate with 5 passe, preferably to include English & Biology. Mature students will be considered based on a proven interest in the caring profession. Entry may be subject to interview/assessment & depends on satisfactory completion of an induction programme & Garda Vetting.
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| Course Content |
| Introduction to Nursing |
Nutrition |
Computer Applications |
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| Anatomy & Physiology |
Human Growth & Development |
Information Technology Skills/Data Entry |
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| Care Provision & Practice |
Caring for Children 0-6 |
Communications |
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| Safety & Health at Work |
Business Calculations |
Work Experience |
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| Certification |
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| FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 Award (DCHSN) - Further Education & Training Awards Council |
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| First Aid Certificate - Irish Red Cross/ Order of Malta |
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| Manual Handling and Lifting - Health & Safety Authority or Charter of Physiotherapists |
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| Duration |
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| One Year - Full Time Study or Two years - Part Time (min of 4 modules per year) |
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| Course Structure |
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| Work Experience within a variety of caring situations forms an integral part of the course. |
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| Career Options/Progression |
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Holders of a FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies may progress to nurse training or onto further study at Institutes of Technology/Universities. Alternatively you may directly enter employment within the caring profession as a nurse's aide, care assistant or special care assistant. MIFET has established links with the Nursing Schools at Thames Valley Unviersity and the University of Wolverhampton re transfer of students who meet the entry requirements to nurse training places. |
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| Evaluation |
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| You wil be evaluated by examination, project work and practical First Aid exam |
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