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Do you want to make a difference by working in a profession that gives back to people when they need it most? Take the next step in your professional journey with an Executive Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care Assistance.
Whether you’re already working in health and fitness or you want to embark on a new career, this flexible online course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.
Explore our course breakdown below or enrol now to get started.
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Course Outline
When you enrol on our nursing assistant course, you will complete the following units of study:
1 Health and Wellness - Defining health and wellness
- Determinants of health
- Illness behaviour and the sick role
- Health promotion
2 Rehabilitation Nursing - Defining rehabilitation
- The multidisciplinary team
- Rehabilitation nursing practice
3 Community Nursing - Defining community nursing
- Roles of the community nurse
- The family in community health
4 Community Support Services - Traditional services
- Other community support services
5 Medical Terminology - Medical definitions, prefixes & glossary
- Abbreviations & acronyms
- Using medical terminology
- Human systems & anatomical divisions
- Pharmacology
6 Maintain Patient Records - Monitoring & reviewing records
- Accessing records
- Maintaining records
7 Maintain Workplace Safety - Occupational health & safety
8 Confidentiality & Privacy in a Medical Environment - Codes of conduct
- Confidentiality & privacy
- Security procedures
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How Will You Benefit?
There are many benefits associated with this course. For example, you will:- Fast track your career in nursing and patient care assisting
- Study a nursing assistant course that has been designed in consultation with senior healthcare professionals
- Learn at your own pace, allowing you to fit your healthcare assistant training around existing commitments
- Benefit from access to your own personal tutor
- Avoid wasting time and money attending a nursing assistant course in person
- Pay upfront for a 10% reduction in fee, or choose our interest-free weekly payment plan
Start reaping the benefits by enrolling on our Executive Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care Assistance today!
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Career Prospects
There is always high demand for nursing assistants, so this course is an excellent choice if you are looking for strong career prospects.Graduates of the course are typically known as:
- Healthcare aides
- Nursing Assistant
- Patient Care Assistants
These specialists provide care to individuals who cannot fully care for themselves. They work in a variety of settings, including:
- Residential care facilities
- Hospitals
- GP surgeries
- Clients’ homes
Working as a nursing assistant or healthcare aide, you can expect a varied and rewarding career. You will operate under the direction of nurses and patient support services managers to undertake a wide range of tasks that support patient care. This could include transporting patients to procedures and appointments, preparing food and making sure the care environment is clean.
There are also options to advance within the healthcare field. For example, with additional training, you can become an enrolled or registered nurse.
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Course Levels Explained
This course leads to the awarding of an Executive Diploma. This qualification recognises the graduate’s capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.
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Prerequisites
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry onto this course.
As this is a caring profession however, it is important for candidates to have personal qualities including patience and a desire to help people.
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Course Length
Students typically complete their studies within 31 weeks.
Studying nursing assistant courses online with ICI means you can learn at your own pace, with no assignment deadlines to meet. This gives you total flexibility in terms of how long you take to complete the course.
If you wish to graduate as quickly as possible, you can fast track and finish the course in a matter of months. The maximum time we permit to complete the programme is three years.
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Study Mode: Online Learning
Our nursing assistant course is carried out entirely remotely via distance learning (also known as correspondence learning). This can be a highly convenient option for all learners, particularly those who need to adapt their studies around work, family and other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial if you want to fast track your learning and don’t wish to be constrained by a timetable.
You can learn, undertake assessments and communicate with your personal tutor whenever you wish, and wherever you are in the world. No more costly commuting to a classroom, or anxiety over late assignments.
As well as being convenient, our healthcare assistant training is designed to be highly relevant and engaging.
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Recognition & Accreditation
Our Executive Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care Assistance is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).Like all our learning programmes, it takes a practical approach. This course doesn’t just teach you the theory behind nursing assistance. It has been developed by industry professionals to provide you with the skills you need to succeed in this role.
In Ireland, a QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5 certificate in healthcare support or an equivalent qualification may be required by some employers to work as a healthcare assistant. Please note that the ICI Nursing Assistant course is not a QQI qualification and does not meet the requirements of employers that specifically request this qualification. Health Care Assisting as a profession is not regulated under Irish legislation.
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Already in the Profession or Industry?
If you already work in healthcare but are looking to transition into a role as a nursing assistant, or even if you have experience as a healthcare aide but want to consolidate your existing knowledge and update your industry skills, this course is for you. It will further your professional development and give you added confidence in your role.
You can claim course fees as a tax deduction as long as the learning programme is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
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What Do I Get?
All the materials you need to complete the Executive Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care Assistance are included in the course fee. Once you enrol, you will receive:
- All required study materials and course notes
- Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
- A tutor who will answer all of your course and career questions and provide guidance.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:
- A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications
- Transcripts indicating the units completed
- A letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
- Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For example John Smith, DipNA
- Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme.
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Cut Off Date
Friday, 6th December 2024 is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.
Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish.
Don’t miss out. Enrol today!
