You will need to following to get onto our pre nursing course:

A minimum Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard of education or equivalent education or experience.

An applicant whose first language is not English or who has not been educated wholly or mainly in the medium of English will be expected to reach, before commencing a programme, a suitable minimum level of competence in English in order to participate fully in the Programme.

Learners are required to demonstrate an English proficiency level equivalent to International English Language Testing Score (IELTS 5.5) and/or other recognised equivalent international English language test. Learners will be required to submit evidence of their English proficiency.

Learners may need to complete Patient Manual Handling Training & Cardiac/Basic First Aid Training before completing their work placement which is not provided by City College Dublin.

This is a sample of our pre nursing course structure looking at 5 weeks:

Week 1: Webinar over 2 hours of course material – including overview of the module, overview of how the blended programme works and assessment criteria.

Week 2: 1 Hour tutor support via email, or where necessary TEAMS. Tutors may also upload a forum question which students have to engage with.

Week 3: Recorded lecture. Learners will also be directed to read specific units in their course notes.

Week 4: Webinar over 2 hours of course material. The webinar can be a lecture, a guided discussion

Week 5: Study week for students & tutor support, 1 hour for Q&A, assessment questions, additional information etc. This can be via email or where necessary through TEAMS.

* Academic Admin/Tutor will load module course material & reading list on MOODLE

Our Pre Nursing Course is Continuous Assessment

Learners must complete 160 hours of work experience in a suitable healthcare setting which might be a nursing home, hospital or daycare centre.

Students may need to complete a patient moving and handling course and basic first aid responder course prior to starting their work placement.

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Nursing Studies (8 QQI Level 5 Component Certificates)

Garda Vetting is a legal requirement under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 for the vetting of persons carrying out work with children or vulnerable persons.

Students must complete the Garda Vetting process before commencing work placement.

Students who have spent more than 6 months living outside of Ireland will need to provide a copy of their Police Clearance Certification for all international addresses that they have lived at, before starting placement.

QQI supports learners at each stage of their learning journey, whether by issuing and replacing QQI Award certificates, verifying existing qualifications such as FETAC or HETAC awards, or advising on the move to higher education.

As the national awarding body for further education and training and most private higher education providers, QQI works in partnership with providers and stakeholders to develop and maintain award standards. Along with offering guidance on certifying awards and verifying qualifications, we maintain searchable databases of QQI-validated programmes and CAS awards and support the recognition of prior learning, and access, transfer and progression pathways.

Through this pre nursing course, students will be introduced to the caring role of the nurse, with a strong emphasis on developing essential interpersonal communication skills. You’ll gain practical competence in providing patient care within safe and hygienic environments, ensuring you are well-prepared for the workplace or further study. Our carefully selected modules are relevant, practical, and designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required in today’s healthcare landscape.

Upon completing this pre nursing course, graduates will be well-prepared to work in healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, residential centres, and daycare centres. Additionally, a significant number of our graduates successfully progress to degree programmes in Nursing and Midwifery at leading Irish universities, including TCD, DCU, and UCD.

Achieving this award not only opens doors to immediate employment opportunities but also provides a stepping stone to further educational pathways. It enables learners to advance to higher levels of the National Framework of Qualifications, positioning them for continued success in the field of healthcare and nursing.

*Course content is subject to review after each intake and may be updated in line with industry standards.