Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing
Overview
SETU, Cork Road, Waterford and Waterford College of Further Education (WCFE), part of Waterford and Wexford education and Training Board (WWETB), are proposing to offer the SETU Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing, as part of the new Unified Tertiary System
The collaboration between SETU and WWETB, where the BSc. (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing will be made available to FET learners in WCFE as part of the tertiary system, will offer tertiary learners the opportunity to partake in a 1+4 degree programme, where they will complete the first year as a pre-entry route, in Waterford College of Further Education, followed by Years 1,2, 3 and 4 of the honours degree at SETU’s Waterford campus in the Department of Nursing.
Provider Locations and Structure
Year 1
Learners will undertake their studies in Waterford College of Further Education (WCFE), WWETB
Years 2-5
Learners will undertake their studies in SETU (South East Technical University) Waterford Campus
Course Content – for all years
Year 1 QQI 5M4349 Nursing Studies
Module Code/s Module Title
5N1279 Human Growth and Development
5N4325 Nursing Theory and Practice
5N0749 Anatomy and Physiology
5N0690 Communications Level 5
5N1356 Work Experience
5N2770 Care Skills
5N0758 Care Support
5N3734 Infection Prevention and Control
Years 2-5 SETU BSc. (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing
Year 2 Semester 1
Anatomy & Physiology 1
Intellectual Disabilities Nursing Skills & Experience
Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities Nursing
Learning to Learn
Professional & Personal Development
Professional & Personal Safety 1
Year 2 Semester 2
Anatomy & Physiology 2
Caring for People with Intellectual Disability
Health & Psychosocial Studies 1
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice 1
Medication Management 1
Nursing Experience 2
Year 3 Semester 1
Health & Psychosocial Studies 2
Introduction to Pathophysiology
Medication Management 2
Nursing Experience 3
Nursing Skills for Acute Care
Supporting People with Mental Health Problems
Year 3 Semester 2
Ethical, Legal & Political Issues in Intellectual Disabilities
Evidence Based Practice 2
Nursing Experience 4
Nursing Skills
Supporting the Adolescent with Intellectual Disabilities
Year 4 Semester 1
Applied Pathophysiology
Behavioural Approaches in Intellectual Disabilities
Nursing Experience 5
Professional and Client Safety 3
Year 4 Semester 2
Evidence Based Practice 3
Health Assessment Through the Lifespan
Management & Leadership in Healthcare
Medication Management 3
Nursing Experience 6
Supporting the Adult & Older Adult with Intellectual Disabilities
Year 5 Semester 1
Consolidation of Nursing Skills for ID Practice
Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Disability Nursing
Health Promotion for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Health & Psychosocial Studies 3
Nurse as Educator in Practice / Preceptorship
Nursing Experience 7
Year 5 Semester 2
Consolidation of Knowledge Science Values and Attitudes
Skills and Experience through Clinical Internship
This is a 36 week placement within the South East.
Accreditation, Embedded and Step Back Awards
Year 1 QQI 5M4349 Nursing Studies
Years 2-5 SETU BSc. (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing
Planned intake (number of places)
15 places
Entry requirements and eligibility
Entry Requirements
Prospective learners wishing to be accepted onto the programme must meet the following minimum entry criteria:
• Leaving Certificate; 2H5 & 4O6/H7; English or Irish O6/H7; Mathematics O6/H7
or
• Level 4 major award
or
• Other qualifications equivalent to a major award at level 4 on the NFQ
Applications are welcome from individuals that do not meet the minimum entry requirement who are aged 23 years or over (at date of commencement of programme). Such an applicant will be assessed on their merits, taking into account their life experience, work or community experience, and recognition of prior learning.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the standard required of applicants is B2 (or equivalent) on Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Evidence of achievement of this standard is necessary for entry to the programme.
WWETB & SETU’s Unified Tertiary Programmes aim to encourage the participation and success of learners from sections of society under-represented in higher education, by offering degree programmes at a local level. In the event of over subscription to the Programmes, priority will be given to applicants who most demonstrate local need.
Onward pathways
Intellectual disability nurses work in environments such as in people’s homes, education and community settings, residential and respite services, schools and health centres. Intellectual disability nurses can work with children, adolescents, adults and their families. Intellectual disability nurses work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the community.
Graduates may practice as a Registered Intellectual Disability Nurse within the Irish healthcare sector and voluntary services. Universally Irish nurses are highly regarded by other countries thus enhancing work opportunities.
Following qualification, it is possible to specialise in a number of areas within intellectual disability nursing i.e. challenging behaviour, multiple and complex disabilities. Alternatively, graduates may choose to pursue advanced studies in nursing education or nursing management.
The BSc. (hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing at Level 8 offered as a tertiary programme between SETU and WWETB, will provide learners with a breadth of transferable health competencies.
