Certificate in Nursing Studies

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Care Skills
• Child Development
• Human Growth and Development
• Nursing Theory & Practice
• Communications
• Word Processing
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Work Experience

* Modules subject to change

It is desirable that students should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications. 

All students are required to complete an assessment before commencing a Further Education course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English and Maths (if applicable) to complete a Level 5 course. 

On completion the student can obtain a place in B. Sc Nursing Degree in the CAO or in the UK system in UCAS to become a qualified nurse.

Here are examples of courses students can progress to based on successful completion: 

Examples of courses you can progress to:

*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie

Mairead Doheny 

Phone: 057 8630157 

Email:  madoheny@loetb.ie