BSc in Applied Health Care Level 7 WD188
What is the BSc in Applied Health Care? This is the ďŹ rst programme of its kind in Ireland. It is aimed at students interested in health care delivery and applied health care. The underpinning philosophy of the programme is to ensure that all personnel working in health care are appropriately educated and trained to deliver safe care to the patients in a range of health care settings.
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BSc in Applied Health Care Level 7 WD188 What are the aims of the BSc in Applied Health Care? This programme aims to develop a self-aware, reflective graduate who is confident in the delivery of health care in a variety of settings. Graduates may be involved in the organisation and or delivery of direct health care in hospitals, community care, general practice, the pharmaceutical industry and health research. The course also prepares students for the emerging area of internet and telephone health care delivery.
What subjects will I study? Year 1 ■ Academic Study and Public Speaking
■ Introduction to Maths
■ Psychology for Health Care
■ Anatomy and Physiology
■ Health Care Informatics
■ Health and Wellbeing
■ Pharmacology
■ Medical and Surgical Care
■ Placement (I day per week in care of elderly, psychiatric hostels/clinics, general hospitals, community care or intellectual disability services)
Year 2 ■ Fundamentals of Care
■ Nutrition
■ Care of Older Adult/Medical/Surgical Care
■ Maternal Health
■ Pharmacology
■ Mental Health Care
■ Placement (I day per week in care of elderly, psychiatric hostels/clinics, general hospitals, community care or intellectual disability services)
Year 3 ■ Medical/Surgical
■ Psychology/Sociology
■ Evidence Based Health
■ Introduction to Intellectual Disability Care
■ Management of Care
■ Connected Health/Telehealth
■ Placement (I – 2 days per week in care of elderly, psychiatric hostels/clinics, general hospitals, community care or intellectual disability services)
What are the unique features of your course? Placement occurs in each year of the course, which allows the student to put theory into practice in a real health care setting. Prior to going on placement, students will be required to have satisfactory Garda Vetting/Police Clearance, Mandatory Training (CPR, Manual Handling) and Occupational Health. This will be coordinated by WIT staff. All placements will be discussed on an individual basis with students and where possible will reflect their specific areas of interest in direct health care delivery.
What career opportunities will I have? Students may gain employment in the following areas: • Applied health care provision in variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, community care settings and nursing homes • Managing and coordinating General Practices
International links with Columbus Technical College, United States Graduates of the BSc in Applied Health Care have the opportunity to progress to Columbus Technical College and pursue further education in the field of nursing and continue further studies to become a US registered nurse.
• Sales representatives in the pharmaceutical industry • Delivery of health care in the emerging telehealth industry • Health research • Postgraduate study
Leaving Certificate requirements 5 subjects: OD3 or better Required subjects: English/Irish: OD3/HD3 and Mathematics: OD3/HD3
How do I apply? Application is by direct entry for 2013 and via www.cao.ie thereafter. See www.wit.ie/directentry to download the application form.
For further information Course Leader: Ms Sara Kennedy Email: spkennedy@wit.ie Tel: 051 845567 Web: www.wit.ie/wd188
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