Healthcare Support
| Award Name | Level 3 Component Award (Level 3 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Component Award (Level 3 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
Duration
This course is available Full Time (VTOS) and Part Time (BTEI)
FULL TIME (VTOS Programme): 5 days a week, over 1 year
PART TIME (BTEI Programme): 3 mornings per week
Entry Requirements
Applicants will be expected to a Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard education.
Relevant work experience coupled with life experience.
Included in the admission process is an interview followed by an online assessment in Mathematics and English.
All applicants are subject to an interview.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
On successfully completing the programme students will be in a good position to progress onto further or higher education.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may be able to secure employment as a healthcare worker in hospitals, nursing homes, community day services and as home-help support.
Further information
Check out the next start date/enrolment details on the centre's webpage
https://portarlingtonfetc.ie/home/courses/lifelong-learning/
There is no fee for this course.
In response to the demand in our community for skilled care workers, this course will facilitate students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in this field of work. This qualification enables graduates to work in nursing homes, day care centres, and residential homes or as agency care workers within the community.
Full time Content:
Care Support
Safety and Health at Work
Care Skills
Communications
Work Experience
Infection Prevention and Control
Care of the Older Person
Palliative Care
Part-time Content:
Safety and Health at Work
Infection Prevention & Control
Communications and Work Experience
Margaret Morrin
Email: mmorrin@loetb.ie
Phone: (057) 8623161