Category: Caring, Health & Safety

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Course No. 8081
Sessions:  Monday 7:00 pm. - 9:30 pm.

Level 5 Major Code 5M4339 - Certified by QQI.
 
8 Modules in total required for this Major Award.
 
Cost per module is €290 or €1,000 per 4 modules if booked prior to commencement of Term. Payment Plan Options.
 
Successful completion of this course provides a recognised qualification necessary for working as a Health Care Assistant in a variety of settings, including hospitals, maternity care, day and residential care, community and the home. It is suitable for those wishing to embark on a career in caring and those already working in the sector who wish to gain a recognised qualification. Successful graduates may progress to related health and social care courses in the Institutes of Technology through the Higher Education Links scheme by CAO application.
 
The following modules are scheduled to run as part of this Major Award at times and dates as noted.
 
1. Palliative Care Support 5N3769 - click here for details.
2. Safety and Health at Work 5N1794- click here for details. 
Modules 3 and 4 will start September/November 2024. 
 
Please note each module has a credit value of 15 and in order to achieve a major award in “Healthcare Support” you need to have 120 credits. 150 hours work experience must also be achieved and certified by a Supervisor within work placement.
 
Higher Education Progression

Examples of potential courses include:


TUD Technological University Dublin (Grangegorman Campus):


SETU – South East Technological University (Wexford Campus):


Carlow College:


SETU – South East Technological University (Waterford Campus):

*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information also on www.cao.ie