Course Description
Pre-Nursing Studies (Major Award)
Dorset College
Why take this course?
If you enjoy “making a difference to people’s lives” why not make a career out of it? Pre-Nursing studies can give you a head start in a career that is meaningful and filled with many opportunities, challenges and rewards.
The Nursing Studies Major Award will provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to apply for a Nursing Degree Programme through the CAO and UCAS in General Nursing, Maternity Nurse, Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Children’s or Social Care in Ireland and UK or work as a Qualified Healthcare Assistant.
What will I study?
You will gain an understanding and awareness of the roles and responsibilities carried out by a Professional Nurse and the importance of interpersonal communication.
The Nursing Studies course is structured to provide you with specialist knowledge, skills and competence for those who intend to enter the Nursing profession or related area and you will have the opportunity to discuss your career options with a Career Guidance Counsellor who will support you in your application through the CAO/UCAS.
Programme Modules
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Nursing theory & Practice
- Human Growth and Development
- Care Skills
- Work Experience
- Communication
- Safety & Health at Work
- Social Studies
- Palliative Care Support
Assessment Method
A combination of module appropriate assessment methods will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes on the course. These methods will include a combination of final written examinations and continuous processes such as assignments, collection of work, learner records, projects and skills demonstrations.
Full Award (8 Modules)
QQI Nursing Studies Level 5 Major Award (Code: 5M4349)
Awarded by: QQI Quality and Qualifications Ireland
NOTE: A learner will only achieve their full award once all components are completed including the 100 hour work experience. If the work experience element is impossible we will then put you forward for component certification.
Certificate in Manual Handling
Final Grading: (Individual Modules)
Pass 50%- 64% / Merit 65%-79% / Distinction 80%-100%
| College Name | Dorset College |
| Course Category | Health Care, Nursing |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Dublin, UK |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 1 |
| Course Start Date | 12th October 2021 |
| Course End Date | 15th September 2022 |
| Course Fee | €2000.00 (Part-Time) €3100.00 (Full-Time) |
| Course Duration | Duration: 1 Academic year |
| Course Times | Part-Time Start Date: 12/10/21 - End Date: 15/09/22 Days: Tuesday & Thursday + 8 Saturdays Time: 18.30 to 21.30 p.m Full Time: Start Date: 18/10/21 - End Date: 23/04/22 Day: Monday to Wednesday Time: 09.30 to 14.30 p.m |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | Nursing Studies Certificate Level 5 |
| Entry Requirements | •Leaving Certificate standard or appropriate QQI/FET Qualification or equivalent. •Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience. •English Language Proficiency Test where deemed appropriate or an IELTS score of 5.0. •Work experience: 100 Hours (Mandatory). |
| Career Path | Graduates of this course are eligible for consideration for academic progression routes in Nursing and related Health Studies in Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland. The following options include: Level 8 Bachelor of Science in General Nursing and other specialist Nursing degree courses in D.C.U. and U.C.D and 10 other regional Universities and Institutes Nursing Degrees through UCAS Application Related QQI/HET Level 8 Degrees include Social Studies in Social Care and Health Promotion and Physical Activity |
Course Provider
Dorset College
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Dorset College
7 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1, Dublin., Dublin
Republic of Ireland
