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CAO Course Detail

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Course Code:
LM156
Title:
Midwifery
College:
University of Limerick
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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Midwives provide the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. They conduct deliveries, and offer care for the newborn infant. Graduates can expect to gain employment as midwives throughout the Irish health services.



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Need for an ongoing supply of midwifery practitioners, educated and enabled to provide safe, high quality maternity care. This initiative will go towards addressing national and international concerns related to recruitment and retention of midwives. 

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Midwife
Siobhan Canny 1
Health Service Executive
Siobhan Canny is a Midwife working in Galway Regional Hospital. After her Leaving Certificate she completed a Certificate in Nursing, a Higher Diploma in Midwifery, and a BA in Midwifery. Her commitment to the profession is thorough, and she continues to upskill within the area.
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CAO Points 
2012 Points 460
History:
2011 - 445
2010 - 425*
2009 - 425*
2008 - 405
2007 - 405
2006 - 395*
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Module Requirements:

Must possess distinctions in 5 modules in the FETAC level 5/6 qualification which must include:

  • D20001 or 5N0749
  • D20012 or 5N4325
  • D20032 or 5N1279 or C20006 or 5N2746

Notes
Details of the 2013 scoring system for FETAC awards can be found here >>




         
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