Healthcare Support including Infection Control
This course is delivered by a registered Nurse with many years nursing experience and it provides the skills, knowledge and certification to gain employment as a Healthcare Assistant. Healthcare Assistants are becoming a vital part of the care team in the new structuring of Healthcare Education and Training. Manual Handling and First Aid courses are also components of this programme.
| 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. All courses run from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have completed the Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or its
equivalent, unless otherwise stated. For Mature applicants, previous work experience can be
used to gain entry.
Suitable For:
• Those who wish to up-skill to re-enter the labour market.
• Those who wish to access Third Level Education via a QQI award.
• Experienced mature persons seeking a formal qualification.
Further information
€175 Student Services Fee applies to all learners from September 2022
An exam fee of €50 for QQI Level 5 and €80 for QQI Level 6 applies to all learners except
1. Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
2. Medical Card Holders (valid at the time of Registration)
Maintenance Grants
Applicants are entitled to apply for Maintenance Grants through the SUSI www.susi.ie or the Back to Education Allowance. For more information contact your local Social Intreo Office.
Course Content
• Care Support
• Care Skills
• Work Experience
• Care of the Older Person
• Manual Handling
• Safety and Health and Work
• Communications
• Nursing Theory and Practice
• Infection Control
• First Aid
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Award
Certificate in Healthcare Support - 5M4339 QQI Level 5
Phone: 091-844159
Email: admin.clarincollege@gretb.ie
www.clarincollege.ie
PLC Director: Ms. Patricia Loughnane
Email: patricialoughnane@clarincollege.ie
Visit: www.clarincollege.ie