ncc

FETAC LEVEL 5

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a one year course for those considering a career in nursing or in health care assistant roles. Work placement is a necessay part of this course

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entrants should be of leaving certificate standard or equivalent. However those who do not possess the educational requirements but who have a particular interest or experience in this area will be considered. Mature students without formal qualifications are welcome.

COURSE CONTENT

A total of 8 modules are required for the certificate. The following modules are currently being offered.

anatomy and physiology
introduction to nursing
safety and health at work
human growth abnd development
care skills
care support
work experience
communications

FEES

A registration fee of 200 Euros is payable by all entrants to plc courses in Ireland. Those with a medical card or a maintenance grant do not have to pay this registration fee. Maintenance grants or Back to Education allowances are available for eligible students

WORK EXPERIENCE

Work experience is an integral element of this course. Participants are required to attend work experience one day every week in a relevant vocational setting.

COURSE CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be awarded a FETAC Level 5 certificate. Course assessment is based on a mixture of continuous assessment and examination.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FETAC certification is a nationally recognised Award. Successful participants can apply for employment in a variety of health care settings as a health care assistant , or can apply for entry to nursing courses in Ireland and England/Scotland. Direct routes for FETAC students who gain Distinctions are available and our students have been successful gaining places to date.


FURTHER EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION LINKS SCHEME

Participants can progress from this course to Institutes of Technology and to Universities via higher education links scheme on obtaining a full award.