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
This is a one year, full time course, from September to May.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
On successful completion of our QQI Community Health Services Level 5 Award, graduates will be qualified to work as Healthcare Assistants/Healthcare Support Staff in Hospitals, Nursing Homes or in the Community.
Progression
On completion of this course, students are eligible to apply for reserved University places on a broad range of courses including Nursing, Psychology, Health Sciences and Law. There are also opportunities for students to progress to Nursing course in the UK and health Science Courses in Europe.
Further information
Course commences September 2024.
Mature students are welcome to apply. Formal academic qualifications not required.
NO FEES for September 2024
Means tested grants are available from SUSI. Please visit http://www.susi.ie/for more information and to make an application.
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Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Care of the Older Person 5N2706
Care Skills 5N2770
Nursing Theory & Practice 5N4325
Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Care Support 5N0758
Palliative Care Support 5N3769
5M4339 - Community Health Services.
Award: On successful completion of this course, students will obtain a QQI Level 5 Award in Community Health Services, 5M4468.
Tel: 094 90 75000
Email: Westport@mayocollege.ie
Web: www.mayocollege.ie