Course Code	CN05
Duration	One year full time
Start dates	05 Jan, 16 Mar, 21 Sept 2011
Mode	Full time
Fee EU/Local Students	€1600.00 p.a.
International Students	€3900.00 p.a.
Awarding Body	FETAC

Grafton College of Management Sciences is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications.

Introduction:

The certificate in Nursing Studies provides the learner with an introduction to nursing, the role of nursing and the nurse, and, the essential elements of the work of a nurse. The modules within the programme provide the learner with the knowledge necessary to provide essential nursing care and to make decisions regarding the future career.

Core Modules

·         Anatomy & Physiology

·         Safety & Health at Work

·         Introduction to Nursing

·         Communications

·         Personal Effectiveness in the Work Place

·         Work Experience

 

* Elective Modules (Choice of two)

 

·         Human Growth & Development

·         Nutrition

·         Social Studies

·         Care Provision & Practice

·         Child Development

·         Word Processing

 

Entry Requirements

 

National Vocational Certificate Level 1, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences

Learner Protection Agreement with Alternate Providers

 

Section 43 of the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act 1999 requires that, in the event that Grafton College ceasing to provide a programme (which is 3 months or longer in duration), for whatever reason, Grafton College has arrangements in place with two alternative providers.

 

We have put in place this arrangement and these two alternative providers are based in Dublin city centre.

 

Details will be provided on request if you wish to enrol on our FETAC programme.