Students - Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
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42 <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> <strong>Blanchardstown</strong><br />
Student Handbook 2009 | 2010 43<br />
Maria Brown,<br />
Careers Development Manager<br />
CAREERS SERVICE<br />
Located first floor, Block C<br />
The Careers Service <strong>of</strong>fers support and<br />
advice to students in a confidential and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional manner. Our aim is to facilitate<br />
students to obtain employment or explore<br />
further study.<br />
Support and advice is available on such<br />
issues as:<br />
• Career Planning<br />
• CV and Letter Preparation<br />
• Interview Techniques<br />
• Presentation Skills<br />
• Further Study<br />
• Employment Opportunities<br />
The Careers Service advertises graduate<br />
opportunities, job vacancies and general<br />
careers information on the Careers<br />
Noticeboard(s) and on the <strong>Institute</strong>’s<br />
website at www.itb.ie.<br />
ITB HEALTH CENTRE<br />
Located first floor, Block C<br />
The <strong>Institute</strong> has a fully equipped<br />
medical centre on campus which <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
a comprehensive health service to all<br />
students. A full nursing service is available<br />
Monday – Friday 9.15am to 5.00pm<br />
throughout the academic year. It is not<br />
necessary to make an appointment to see<br />
the nurse. There is a doctor on campus<br />
twice a week; it is necessary to make an<br />
appointment to see the doctor (via the<br />
nurse). Arrangements have been made with<br />
local doctors for students located <strong>of</strong>f the<br />
main campus, e.g. in the Botanic Gardens.<br />
The emphasis in the student health centre<br />
is on preventative medicine and healthy<br />
lifestyles. A range <strong>of</strong> educational and<br />
informative workshops and seminars are<br />
organised throughout the year for students<br />
and staff.<br />
Marie Smyth,<br />
Nurse<br />
Appointments – students can drop in to the<br />
Careers Office [Room C112 – first floor in<br />
Block C) between 10.00am and 12.30pm on<br />
Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Appointments<br />
for one-to-one discussions can be arranged<br />
by contacting Maria Brown on<br />
(01) 885 1025 or by e-mail on<br />
maria.brown@itb.ie or careers@itb.ie.<br />
All services in the student health centre<br />
are free <strong>of</strong> charge and totally confidential.<br />
No information will be divulged to any<br />
third party without the prior consent <strong>of</strong> the<br />
student. <strong>Students</strong> are requested to inform<br />
the Student Health Centre <strong>of</strong> any chronic<br />
illnesses at registration.<br />
<strong>Institute</strong> Nurse: Marie Smyth<br />
Phone: (01) 885 1105<br />
E-mail: marie.smyth@itb.ie<br />
Horticulture <strong>Students</strong> can avail <strong>of</strong> tetanus<br />
vaccine from the medical practice associated<br />
with the college. The full cost <strong>of</strong> the GP visit<br />
plus the tetanus vaccine will be covered by the<br />
ITB Medical Centre on production <strong>of</strong> a receipt.
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