Department of Nursing, Health Sciences and Integrated Care
This Department offers a range of courses in Early Childhood Education and Care, General Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and a range of postgraduate programmes for professionals who wish to further enhance their skills, knowledge and career opportunities.
Our range of Nursing programmes:
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Attract students who wish to work in a caring and supportive environment
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Combine academic study with hands-on practical nursing/healthcare experience
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Are delivered in a supportive learning environment both on campus and in placement sites
Our range of Early Childhood Education programmes.
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Prepares students for professional practice and leadership in early childhood education and care.
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Emphasises that early childhood experiences are fundamental for lifelong development and educational experience.
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Engage in teaching and learning experiences that promote child-centred, high quality early childhood education delivered by a professional and dedicated workforce.
Career Opportunities
Students have many opportunities that lead to challenging and rewarding careers.
Nursing
Nursing Graduates are qualified to work in hospitals, day centres, clinics, community services, and in specialist services such as intensive care, accident and emergency, addictions, cognitive behaviour therapy & health management and practice development.
Early Childhood Education and Care
Graduates from Early Childhood Education are equipped with knowledge, expertise and professional experience that prepares for professional practice and leadership roles within the early childhood sector both locally and internationally in private, public and voluntary organisations.
Courses offered
Level | Title | Award Type | Course type | Location | |
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School Age Childcare | Level 7 | School Age Childcare | Diploma | Professional Development/CPD | Mayo |
Early Childhood Education and Care | Level 6 | Early Childhood Education and Care | Higher Certificate in Arts | Undergraduate | Mayo |
Dr Christina Larkin
Head of Department Nursing, Health Science & Integrated Care
Email: christina.larkin@atu.ie