Healthcare Support
This programme provides students with the essential foundational knowledge, skills and experience needed to work within the healthcare sectors to include a range of settings such as hospitals, residential units, nursing homes and community based facilities.
| Award Name | Emergency First Response |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency First Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year, 5 days per week. Part time option available
Entry Requirements
Candidates should be of Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
All entries are subject to interview and online assessment
Applicants will be required to undertake character vetting by the National Vetting Bureau
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Qualifications are acceptable to secure employment across a wide range of healthcare settings to include the public, private and voluntary sectors. Common areas for employment include hospitals, residential homes, community nursing units, nursing homes, community based services and home care packages while servicing diverse needs across the lifespan.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPTIONS
Both awards afford progression to degree level to many healthcare related studies. Students who have satisfied the criteria set by the CAO process for progression to third level education may secure a place in many of the Institutes of Technology.
Possible Progression Options include*:
AL765 Level 7 - Applied Social Studies in Social Care - Athlone IT
WD005 Level 8 - BSc in Applied Health Care - Waterford IT
CW017 Level 7- Applied Social Studies - Carlow IT
LC602 Level 7 - BA Social Care Work - Limerick IT (Ennis Campus)
*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and entry is subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please check with the individual college websites for more information on application. Information also available at www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: September 2023
End Date: June 2024
Places are limited - early application is strongly advised.
Mature students are welcome to apply.
There are no tuition fees payable to Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre. However, please note there are costs involved in taking a course e.g. materials, additional training and QQI exam fees.
There is free transport available from Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Portarlington, Rathdowney and Mountrath,
FUNDING
VTOS/PLC places are available on the course (please contact the Centre for further information). The range of financial support available to students includes: Student Maintenance Grant (SUSI) and the Back to Education Allowance. For further information click on HEA Student Finance and SUSI
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Apply online via link below for 2023
AREAS OF STUDY*
Care Support
Care skills
Safety and Health at Work
Infection Prevention and Control
Care of The Older Person
Intellectual Disability Studies
Palliative Care Support
Communications
Work Experience
*Subject to change
Healthcare Support (5M4339)
Certification: QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support 5M4339.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION*
Patient Manual Handling
CPR/AED
PHECC Training
Awareness Certificates in Healthcare
*Subject to change/minimal costs apply
Helen Kavanagh, Centre Manager
Mountrath Road,
Abbeyleix,
Co Laois.
email: abbeyleixfet@loetb.ie
Tel: 057 873 1127