Healthcare Support
| 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
Classes will be scheduled Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Edenderry, there may be some online provision.
Entry Requirements
All applicants are subject to interview and an online assessment in English and Mathematics.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Options
In response to the demand in our community for skilled care workers, this course will train learners for a career in healthcare. This qulaification allows grauates work in nursing homes, residential units, day care centres or as or agency care workers within the community.
Further information
Contact the centre for details of the next enrolment and start date of classes.
Or search in the ETB website
https://www.loetb.ie/?search=1&view=0 (selecting Edenderry as the location and Evening as the course type)
There is no fee for this course.
This course allows learners to gain and develop key skills in order to work in the healthcare sector. The course includes regular input from local employers and external businesses, and also has a Work Experience content.
What Will I Study?
Year 1
• Care Skills
• Infection Prevention Control
• Care of Older Person
• Palliative Care
Year 2
• Safety & Health at Work
• Care Support
• Intellectual Disabilities Studies
• Work Experience
5M4339 Healthcare Support
Lorraine O'Neill,
Edenderry FET Centre Manager,
m: 0858773842
e: edenderryfet@loetb.ie