INTRODUCTION TO NURSING STUDIES(Course
no. 138) Duration: One year full-time course - FETAC Level 5 Nursing Studies Award DCHSN
Aims This course is designed to prepare students
for access to Nursing Education Programmes. It is an introduction
to subjects likely to be studied for nursing.
It is a preparatory course for students who intend to go on to
further training for the four year degree in Nurse Training both
in Ireland and England.
Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate standard including
Leaving Certificate Applied. All applicants will be interviewed.
Course Content Includes
Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Nursing
Human Growth and Development
Occupational First Aid
Communications
Health & Safety at Work
Database
Work Experience (1 day per week)
Assessment & Certification FETAC Level 5 Certification
Certificate in Lifting and Handling
First Aid Certificate
Future Prospects Currently there are 72 places offered to students who successfully meet the FETAC criteria for nurse training in Ireland. These criteria apply to all colleges who run the FETAC Level 5 Introduction to Nursing Studies Course. To maximise career opportunities for our students, Marino College has developed strong relationships and links with the following UK Universities.
- Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge
- Middlesex University
- Thames Valley University, London
- Glamorgan University, Wales.
Throughout the years we have seen many students successfully undertake their Nurse Training in the UK. Many are now practicing in Ireland
Employment Many Students go on to work as Healthcare Assistants which others continue their Nurse Training.
