Healthcare Support Skills
Students are offered a practical and theoretical introduction to a career in the caring field. This course gives students a realistic understanding of what the world of work entails and the required qualification for working as care/care assistants. QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support is the H.S.E. recognised qualification for care assistants. New government regulations stipulate that QQI Level 5 is the minimum qualification requirement to work in the care sector. This is also an internationally recognised certificate.
| 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
Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
Graduates of this course may pursue careers in healthcare e.g. healthcare assistants, hospital porters or continue their studies as paramedics or in the pre-hospital emergency care field.
Progression Opportunities
• Social Science UCC - (30 reserved QQI places)
• BA Health Promotions - WIT (3 reserved DC places)
• BSc Applied Health - WIT (2 reserved DC places)
• Health and Society - DCU
Further information
Courses will run subject to minimum enrolment
The student grant is the main source of financial help available from the Irish State for students in full-time Post Leaving Certificate Programmes (PLCs) and full-time higher education undergraduate courses. For eligible students, the grant is there to help with the various costs of participating in further or higher education. To apply or for further information, visit www.susi.ie.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently and under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings and or to progress to higher education and training.
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) QQI
Care Skills (5N2770) QQI
Care Support (5N0758) QQI
Human Growth & Development (5N1279) QQI
Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734) QQI
Intellectual Disability Studies (5N1652) QQI
Care of the Older Person (5N2706) QQI
Communications (5N0690) QQI
Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Certification
•National Certificate QQI Level 5 in 5M4339 Healthcare Support
Marian Dennehy
05841184
mariandennehy@wwetb.ie