Waterford Institute of Technology

Course Description

• ​The BSc (Hons) in Applied Health Care is a full-time, four year, honours degree course of study that can be chosen within the Health Sciences Common Entry Route
  
• This honours degree course allows the student to develop as a self aware, reflective graduate who is a confident practitioner and able to integrate and use their knowledge, skills and attitudes in a variety of health care situations and contexts by applying the best available evidence for their practice
• The modules address areas of knowledge and skills that will prepare the graduate for a career in a range of health care areas. Key areas of study include mental health and recovery, health promotion, ethical and legal issues, disability and palliative care
• Students will complete a relevant work placement as part of the course, which allows them to put theory into practice. 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
• There are evidence-based practice modules in both semester 1 and 2. Inclusion of evidence based practice and research in this program enables the student to develop critical thinking and analytical skills to critically examine the evidence base in the area of applied health care. Additionally, the management and leadership modules will enable them to become involved in both management of their own workload as well as in supervision of others