CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN HEALTHCARE PRACTICE (NURSING HOME PATHWAY)
- Level 4
- Higher Education
- Lurgan Campus
Overview
The Open University Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice is delivered by SRC in partnership a range of local nursing home providers. While this course is delivered as a standalone qualification, it also provides the equivalence of Stage 1 of the Open University Nursing Degree and may allow progression opportunities to Stage 2 (further details in the progression section below).
This exciting and challenging course is currently delivered as a one-year full-time course in our Lurgan campus. As a full-time student, you will attend College (Lurgan Campus) one day per week and will benefit from state-of-the-art healthcare simulation suites and learning spaces designed to develop the knowledge, skills and values needed to work effectively in a modern healthcare environment. Extra simulation and skills days will be added throughout the course.
This is an “earn as you learn” course as following successful interview with SRC, you will apply for employment with one of our nursing home partners. This will allow you to work towards the 770 hour placement requirement.
Our Nursing Home partners currently are:
- The Haven Private Nursing Home, Dungannon (learning disability)
- Healthcare Ireland Group (more homes will be available as we await final confirmation)
- Dunlarg, Armagh
- Nightingale, Dungannon
- Pond Park, Lisburn
- Jason Court, Belfast (specialist mental health)
- Bannview, Banbridge
- Ardmaine, Newry
3. Macklin Care Group
- Parkmanor Oaks, Dunmurry
- Milesian Manor, Magherafelt
- Arlington, Belfast
- Our Lady’s, Belfast
4. Kilmorey Care Homes
- Macartan’s, Clogher
- Our Mother of Mercy, Newry
- St Joseph’s, Warrenpoint
- Avila, Bessbrook
We are confident that more partners will be added in the future.
PLEASE NOTE: A compulsory* induction programme will take place from 11th – 29th September 2023 at Lurgan campus (approx. 10am-4pm each day, Monday – Thursday).
*Alternative arrangements will be considered for upskilling students, attending the course following nominations from their employer. This will be assessed on an individual basis.
Lurgan Campus
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