Certificate in Nursing Studies (DCHSN)
Introduction
This course has been designed for students who are new to this area and provides a solid foundation for progression into nursing and the care profession.
Entry Requirements
- FETAC Level 4 Certificate
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications
- Relevent life experiences will also be considered
Programme Content
Core Modules
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Introduction to Nursing
- Safety and Health at Work
- Communications
- Work Experience
Elective Modules (Any 2 modules)
- Word Processing
- Nutrition
- Internet
- Care Provision and Practice
- Human Growth & Development
- Care of the Older Person
- Teamworking
Elective Modules (Any 1 module)
- Information & Administration
- Reception Skills
- Spreadsheet Methods
- Web Authoring
- eBusiness studies
- Business Administration
- Customer Service
- Database Methods
- Business Calculations
Please be aware the not all modules may be available. Please contact the Student Care Team for modules currently on offer.
Portfolio of Assessment
Students will be assessed using a combination of continuous assessments and terminal examinations.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
A recognition of prior learning (RPL) policy is in place. This may allow for exemptions from modules for students with directly comparable prior experience/qualifications. Please contact a member of the Student Care Team for details.
Awarding Body
Certificate in Nursing (DCHSN) awarded by the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)
Duration
2 years full time
Progression
An Access, Transfer and Progression policy is in place. Eden College has structured FETAC awards to maximise opportunities for recognition of prior learning. The College has ensured that optimal opportunities exist for the transfer of knowledge, skill and competence across major awards. A number of progression routes (Level 6 and above) are available, both internally and externally upon succesful completion of this course. Please contact the Student Care Team for details.
Learner protection for this programme is provided in accordance with section 43 - 47 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999.
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Joe Fitzgerald is an Academic Coordinator at Eden College with responsibility for overseeing both our NCC and FETAC Programmes. He is an experienced lecturer, delivering various modules to Master’s level. Having studied both in Ireland and Canada he has obtained a 1st Class Honours Degree in Marketing and is currently pursuing a PhD in Business Communications. Additionally, he presents research papers to the Discourse Analysis Group for the Dublin Institute of Technology. Joe is an avid reader and enjoys playing football.
- Joe Fitzgerald
Academic Coordinator
