{"id":274346,"date":"2026-06-03T12:22:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lmetb.ie\/?p=274346"},"modified":"2026-06-03T12:22:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:22:49","slug":"2026-tertiary-pathway-to-intellectual-disability-nursing-launched-at-dkit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lmetb.ie\/ga\/latest-news\/2026-tertiary-pathway-to-intellectual-disability-nursing-launched-at-dkit\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Tertiary Pathway to Intellectual Disability Nursing launched at DkIT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The pathway to an&nbsp;Intellectual Disability Nursing qualification can be accessed in LMETB through O&#8217;Fiaich Institute of Further Education<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tertiary Degree Pathway to DkIT BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing at Dundalk Institute of Technology was recently launched for 2026 applicants. Tertiary Degree routes provide access to higher education, giving an opportunity to begin study with Education and Training Board (ETBs), and then progress to Higher Education Institutions.<br><br>Representatives from DkIT, the National Tertiary Office, Cavan Institute, Monaghan Institute and O\u2019Fiaich Institute came together to celebrate with key stakeholders of the initiative, which began taking applicants in 2025.<br><br><strong>Tanya Jones, Head of the National Tertiary Office said:<\/strong><br>\u201c<em>The NTO welcomes\u00a0the introduction of the Tertiary Pathway in Intellectual Disability Nursing, which offers a new opportunity for learners across the North-East to access a rewarding career in healthcare within their own communities.\u00a0Tertiary pathways are changing lives. They open up the possibility for students to pursue a career they have always dreamed of, building confidence and competency in the process. We are delighted to see this collaborative effort involving CMETB, LMETB, DkIT, the HSE, St John of God Community Services and the NTO now in place, offering a supported and seamless route to the BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing.\u201d<\/em><br><br>This pathway is a unique access route into the BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing across three ETB campuses in Cavan, Monaghan, and The Louth\/ Meath Region, aimed at widening participation to communities and individuals who would not traditionally consider third-level education as an option.<br><br>This course is designed to give applicants the academic skills and competence to succeed at undergraduate level, the confidence to progress into a professional programme and the opportunity to undertake a rewarding career in Intellectual Disability nursing. Entry is not based on points during the first year of study while learners are enrolled in an ETB. Students graduate with the same Bachelor&#8217;s Degree qualification (NFQ Level 7\/8) as they would on any other degree pathway, but achieved through an alternative, more flexible route.<br><br><strong>Briege King, Head of Department of Nursing at DkIT said:<\/strong><br><em>\u201cIt was fantastic to welcome representatives from Cavan, Monaghan and O\u2019Fiaich Institute who have been instrumental in the success of this programme to date. It is wonderful to see the progress current Intellectual Disability nursing students have made in the first year of this pathway and we are really looking forward to welcoming them to DkIT in September to join the first year of the DkIT BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing.\u201d<\/em><br><br><strong>Conor Rafferty, Deputy Principal, \u00d3 Fiaich Institute said<em>:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>\u201cThe BSc (Hons) Intellectual Disability Nursing Tertiary Degree Programme has been a very positive development for \u00d3 Fiaich Institute. The students have engaged exceptionally well with the programme, demonstrating strong commitment and professionalism from the outset. The partnership with DKIT has been particularly strong, providing a seamless progression pathway and a high-quality learner experience. It\u2019s clear that this model is creating real opportunities for learners to access degree-level education while remaining connected to their local FET centre.\u201d<\/em><br><br><em>\u00a0<\/em><br>To get more information, or to apply to O Fiaich Institute of Further Education Tertiary Pathway see here: <a href=\"https:\/\/nto.hea.ie\/courses\/bsc-hons-in-intellectual-disability-nursing-2\/\">https:\/\/nto.hea.ie\/courses\/bsc-hons-in-intellectual-disability-nursing-2\/<\/a><br><br>\u00a0<strong><br>Photo Caption:\u00a0<br>L to R:\u00a0<\/strong>Paula Hand, Regional Director, Saint John of God North-East Community Services; Dr Diarmuid O\u2019Callaghan, President, Dundalk Institute of Technology; Martina Rooney, Director of Monaghan Institute; Dr Niall Mc Veigh, Director, Cavan Institute; Olatunbosun Samson Adesanya, Intellectual Disability Nursing student, O\u2019Fiaich Institute; Martin O\u2019Brien, Chief Executive, LMETB; Sonia Callaghan, Director of Nursing, St. John of God Intellectual Disability Services and Marion Mc Cormick Director of Nursing, Cavan\/Monaghan Disability Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lmetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9631-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Tertiary Pathway to Intellectual Disability Nursing launched at DkIT\" class=\"wp-image-274349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lmetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9631-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.lmetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9631-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lmetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9641-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Tertiary Pathway to Intellectual Disability Nursing launched at DkIT\" class=\"wp-image-274351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lmetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9641-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.lmetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9641-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pathway to an&nbsp;Intellectual Disability Nursing qualification can be accessed in LMETB through O&#8217;Fiaich Institute of Further Education The Tertiary Degree Pathway to DkIT BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing at Dundalk Institute of Technology was recently launched for 2026 applicants. 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