Healthcare Support
This programme offers learners an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge suitable for a healthcare setting with the necessary qualification required for all healthcare support staff. Learners complete work experience in a clinical/ward environment and are trained using simulation equipment to help them understand how to care for people. Successful learners could go on to work in many different healthcare settings including hospitals, nursing homes and register with agencies for home help services.
| 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
Progression Opportunities
Social Science UCC - (reserved QQI places)
BA Health Sciences - SETU (reserved DC places)
BSc Applied Health - SETU (reserved DC places)
Health and Society - DCU
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme 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.
Further information
College Registration Fee €200
SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved full-time courses at PLC. All types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education can apply for funding. www.susi.ie
Programme Content
Care Skills
Care Support
Care of Older Person
Infection Prevention & Control
Human Growth & Development
Safety & Health at Work
Nutrition
Work Experience
Communications
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Certification
Awarding Body: QQI
Duration: 1 year
Award Code: 5M4339
Level: 5
Award Title: Healthcare Support
Additional Qualifications
First Aid, CPR, Patient and Manual Handling
Erasmus
Every year a number of learners have the opportunity to travel to another European country for three weeks fully funded work experience. The students attend work in their vocational area.
For more information on the Healthcare Support course contact the
course coordinator Sarah Cullinan at sarahcullinan@wwetb.ie