Pre-Paramedic Fire and Ambulance
Would you like a career in the emergency services? This one-year full-time course offers you the ideal grounding in the skills and knowledge needed to embark on a career in this field. You will get the chance to begin an exciting and challenging career which will see you working in a caring environment.
| 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. September to May
Hours between Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:30.
Entry Requirements
CAO points not required. All applicants will be required to attend an application review to discuss the course suitability for the learner and to establish that all applications meet the minimum requirements:
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Education Progression Opportunities
Use your QQI award to progress to BSc Paramedic Studies*, Public Health Sciences, General Nursing, Midwifery, Intellectual Disability Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Children’s and General Nursing. For more links and detailed information on how to use your Mallow College qualification go to mallowcollege.ie/progressions.
Career Opportunities
Students from this course will gain a strong foundation in the paramedic sector who can then progress to several very specific training awards such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the National Ambulance Service and Ambulance Training.ie.This course can lead to careers in the public service for fire and ambulance personnel as well as employment opportunities with private ambulance and event support.
Further information
Classes start the week of Monday the 11th of September 2023.
Full Fees (EU/EEA Citizens): €350
€50 Deposit+ €50 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year + €50 Manual and Patient Handling.
Medical Card Holders: €300
€50 Deposit + €200 Registration per year + €50 Manual and Patient Handling.
Student Grant Recipients (SUSI): €500
€50 Deposit + €50 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year + €50 Manual and Patient Handling.
Additional means-tested student grants are available from SUSI.ie.
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA): €350
€50 Deposit + €50 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year + €50 Manual and Patient Handling.
Retain Social Welfare benefits.
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS): €0
€50 Deposit (refundable) per year.
Retain Social Welfare benefits. Additional weekly allowances for meals, travel and childcare are also available.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Yes
You will learn about the skills needed in the healthcare sector, you will also gain a good foundation if you wish to progress further in your studies. This course is ideally suited to those who are calm and work well under pressure and who would like to work in the Fire Service, Gardaí, Defence Forces or as a Paramedic.
Course Content
Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
Care Skills 5N2770
Communications 5N0690
Emergency Department Care Skills 5N4890
Human Growth and Development 5N1279
Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734
Care Support 5N0758
Nursing Theory and Practice 5N4325
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Work Experience 5N1356
Work Placement / Experience
Work experience is an integral part of this course. Participants will be required to undertake a 60 hour duration work placement. The dates will be specified by the college in September.
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support 5M4339.
QQI Minor Award in Mathematics, Level 5 – 5N1833 (optional, offered for learners who may not meet progression requirements to higher education).
Patient Handling, Client Moving Certificate.
Work Placement / Experience
Work experience is an integral part of this course. Participants will be required to undertake a 60 hour duration work placement. The dates will be specified by the college in September.
Phone: +353-22-43309
Email: info@mallowcampus.ie
www.mallowcampus.ie