Healthcare Assistant - Mental Health
Develop an understanding of what is involved in working with people experiencing mental health difficulties, and with their families. Develop the knowledge, skills and competence needed to pursue higher education studies in mental health nursing and/or to work as a healthcare assistant in a variety of hospital and healthcare settings.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
You should be at least 17 years of age.
One references must be uploaded to your online application page.
Leaving Certificate standard is required; or Pass Level (120 credits) in the Leaving Certificate Applied. Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course.
Relevant work experience or training will be considered.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
This course offers progression opportunities through the Higher Education Links Scheme to General Nursing the Mental Health Nursing in third level.
Further information
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All full-time day courses are €50. This is a non-refundable registration charge.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Online Applications open for 2024/25
Alternatively you can obtain an application form from the College Office.
Completed forms should be returned to:
Admissions Office
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street Dublin 8
FEATURES OF THE COURSE
This course meets an increasing need for trained support staff across the growing mental health service sector.
Structured work experience organised by college in hospitals/healthcare facilities two days per week (November to May) and in block placement. Work experience organised by the College is subject to an interview process.
Course work is active and experiential, including manual handling, first aid and the practical competencies of a Healthcare Assistant.
Garda vetting for work experience
NOTES: Students taking up work experience placements in healthcare facilities must provide evidence of vaccination against or immunity to specified conditions. Students will be required to satisfy this requirement prior to placement (further information from the College Office)
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY
Anatomy & Physiology
Nursing Theory & Practice
Human Growth and Development
Understanding Mental Health
Recovery in Mental Health
Communications
Work Experience
Care Support
Care Skills
Safety and Health at Work
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Certification:
QQI Level 5
Phone: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Web: www.libertiescollege.ie