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Nursing Studies

Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre

Course code
5M4349
Level
Level 5
Award
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
1 academic year full time – 5 days per week. Part-time options also available.
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Programme summary

This programme is a valuable foundation course for those who wish to pursue a career as a Registered General Nurse, Intellectual Disability Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse, Children's Nurse or as a Healthcare Assistant.

Entry requirements

  • Candidates should be of Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent.
  • Abbeyleix FETC welcomes applications from mature students. Applicants are assessed on relevant life and work experience.
  • All entries are subject to interview.
  • Applicants are required to complete an online assessment before commencing a course. This assessment confirms if the applicant has the required level of English and Maths (if applicable) to complete a Level 5 course.
  • Garda Vetting: At the start of the course students are requested to complete the Garda Vetting process. Completing this process and receiving clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement.

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