Physiotherapy Studies - Pre University
This course is designed to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to work under supervision as a Physiotherapist Assistant or within the Sports therapy/injury industry. Students may progress to further education in this specialist area or in the health sciences. Students receive hands-on experience in treatments which encourage general health and well-being in an applied learning 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 - September - May
This is a full-time one year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Work placement within the industry is mandatory for work experience
Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
ATU - Sligo
SG134 Bachelor of Business in Recreation & Leisure, Level 7
SG435 Bachelor of Science in Health Science & Physiology, Level 7
Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any IT Sligo programme through the CAO system.
ATU - Sligo (St Angelas)
AS052 Health and Disability Studies, Level 8. 5 Distinctions in Modules
ATU - Letterkenny
LY826 Health Science with Physiotherapy Studeis, Level 6 (5 Distinctions required)
LY836 Health Science with Occupantional Therapy Studies, Level 6 (5 Distinctions Required)
LY846 Health Science with Dietetics Studies, Level 6 (5 Distinctions Required)
TUS - Athlone
AL663 Higher Certificate in Business in Sport & Recreation, Level 6
AL760 Spa & Wellness Management,, Level 7
TUS - Limerick
LC422 Sports Strength & Conditioning (Tipperary), Level 8
LC423 Sports Strength & Conditioning (Tipperary), Level 7
TUD - Blanchardstown
BN111 Sports Management & Coaching, Level 8 (Minimum 3 Distinctions required)
SETU - Carlow
CW188 Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy, Level 8 (Minimum 3 Distinctions required)
CW198 Strength & Conditioning, Level 8 (Minimum 3 Distinctions required)
CW106 Physiology & Health Science, Level 6
CW178 Sports Science, Level 8
CW807 Sport and Exercise (GAA), Level 7 Portfolio required
CW817 Sport and Exercise (Rugby), Level 7 Portfolio required
CW827 Sport and Exercise (Soccer), Level 7 Portfolio required
CW858 Sports Management and Coaching (GAA Rugby Soccer), Level 8
Career Opportunities:
Graduates may pursue employment in the following areas:
Health Care Sector
HSE
Physiotherapy Centres
Sports Clubs
Further information
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Course Content
Care Support 5N0758
Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734
Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
Physiotherapy Assistant Practice 5N3770
Physiotherapy Assistant Theory 5N3771
Customer Service 5N0972
Work Experience 5N1356
Body Massage & Figure Analysis 5N3465
On Site Massage 6N3478
People Manual Handling
Optional Modules
Learners also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) and First Aid Response as an extra module.
Optional Add-On Courses
Hot Stone Massage
Indian Head Massage
Neuromuscular Techniques
5M3782 - Health Services Skills
Erasmus+
Participants on this programme have the opportunity to apply for a three-week work experience placement in Tenerife
or Malaga. (Students must be over 18)
For more Information
Phone 071-9145480 or email sligocfe@msletb.ie