Health Care Support
Course Aim: The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work independently and under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings and or to progress to higher education and training.
| 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
Full-time: 1 year (five half days per week) * or Part Time 2 Years
*We aim for all classes to take place between the hours of 9.10 am and 2.10 each day. Applicants must be aware that sometimes it is necessary to schedule classes outside of these times.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI/ FETAC Level 4. Mature students with relevant life or work experience. All candidates will be interviewed individually.
Work Experience is a compulsory part of the course. Garda Vetting is required and will be organised through the college.
Careers / Further progression
Employability Statement
On completion of this programme, learners may pursue roles within the healthcare sector across the lifespan. This includes roles as Healthcare Assistants, Care Support Worker, & broad range of roles in acute & long term care settings, Community Supports setting along with Assisted Living, in the healthcare industry across public, private and community sector.
Further information
ALL students (with the exception of VTOS/Traineeship students) are required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure course place. Other fees may apply depending on the course you choose and your financial situation.
A detailed breakdown of fees will be given to students at interview stage. Non EU / EAA Citizens are charged fees as set by the Dept. of Education & Skills – details available from the college.
Early School Leavers, students on Low Incomes, Medical Card Holders/Social Protection recipients may avail of variety of fee exemptions/ financial supports while studying at the college. See below:
PLC / SUSI Grant
Full time PLC students with low income may qualify for grant (www.susi.ie)
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
Full time PLC students in receipt of a Social Protection payment may be eligible for BTEA – to apply contact your local Intreo Office (www.welfare.ie)
Traineeship / VTOS
Students applying for courses run under Traineeship / VTOS will be given an eligibility form specificc to their course from the college which Intreo will then complete. TO QUALIFY FOR PLACE ON A VTOS/TRAINEESHIP COURSE YOU MUST BE OVER 21, LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED & SOCIAL PROTECTION RECIPIENT / DEPENDANT SPOUSE. THESE COURSES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.
Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)
Our part time courses are run under the BTEI, course fee exemptions may be available to unemployed early school leavers/Medical Card holders/Social Protection recipients.
Childcare Support
Childcare assistance may be available to eligible students under the TEC programme, for further information go to www. southdublinchildcare.ie
Full time PLC students with low income may qualify for grant (www.susi.ie)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1. Online applications only. Apply through the college website www.collinstownpark.ie
Your will need your PPS number, email address and mobile number to apply. Late applicants (received after May) will be placed on a waiting list and may be called for interview if course places available.
Step 2. Interview
Applicants will be called for interview in the school.
Step 3. Offers
Successful applicants will receive offer and are required to pay non-refundable deposit to accept the offer.
Step 4. Registration Day
Registration Day will be held late Aug / early Sept. All fees and charges must be paid on or by this day.
Commencement dates will be issued at Registration.
why do this course in CPCC?
• Strong links with high quality work experience placements in HSE hospitals and services as well as private nursing homes.
• Graduates for this course have secured permanent positions in the Public and Private sector. While others have opted to continue with their studies at Third Level.
• Opportunity to undertake an extra module to achieve a second Major Award in Health Services Skills which is required to work in some HSE services
Course Content:
Course Content
Mandatory Components
Care Skills (5N2770)
Care Support (5N0758)
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N2356)
Elective Components
Two components from the following list will be selected by the college subject to availability
Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734)
Nursing Theory and Practice (5N4325)
Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749)
Word Processing (5N1358)
Care of the Older Person (5N2760)
Work Experience
Work Experience is a compulsory part of the course. Garda vetting is required and will be organised through the college.
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Certification
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Health Care Support & Certificate in Moving and Handling & Certificate in First Aid.
Collinstown Park
Community College
Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 X458
Tel: (01) 457 2300
Tel: (01) 457 2300
Email: averilwhelan@collinstownpark.ie / fet@collinstownpark.ie
www.collinstownpark.ie