Intellectual Disability Practice

This comprehensive 120-credit Major Award, consisting of 8 minor components, equips learners to effectively support individuals with intellectual disabilities. It emphasises both independent and supervised best practices and lays a foundation for further education and training in healthcare.

Admission Requirements: - Educational Prerequisites: Leaving Certificate, Level 4 Certificate, or equivalent in a relevant subject area is required. - Garda Vetting: Mandatory for all healthcare placements. Applicants must undergo Garda Vetting, and international vetting may be necessary for those who have lived outside Ireland for 6 months or more. - Applicants should demonstrate a proficiency level in the English language equivalent to CEFR B2+ to effectively engage with course materials, which are delivered in English. Exemptions: Possible exemptions from certain course components for individuals who already hold a QQI award or any healthcare/childcare award. English Language Requirement | Language Proficiency | Desirable Language Skills - Prospective applicants interested in courses offered by B & B Nursing Ltd. should showcase a proficiency level in the English language equivalent to CERFL B2+ to effectively engage with introductory subject matter in their respective fields of study, as all course materials are delivered in English. - All students are given an English Language Proficiency Test during interview where they must achieve a minimum score of 60 for admission. (Including the four language skill areas —reading, writing, listening, and speaking). - The Written test is marked using the assessment instruments and standard of marking used by the Tutors for QQI award assessments.