Healthcare Support
This course provides a recognized qualification necessary for working as a healthcare assistant in a variety of settings, including hospitals, day and residential care, mental health, palliative care and in the community.
| 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.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate (or equivalent)
- No academic requirements for over 23s
- Places are offered following successful interview
- Successful candidates will be required to have obtained Garda Clearance before commencing their work experience placement
All students must wear a uniform in college and on work placement. This consists of a blue (unisex) tunic, navy cardigan or a plain zip up navy fleece (no hoodies), navy trousers, black/navy leather closed flat shoes (laced/velcro) and black/navy socks. A plain white short sleeved tee shirt under the tunic is permitted.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Direct employment as a healthcare assistant in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Residential Care and the community in home care.
Higher Education Progression
This course qualifies students to avail of the links that Enniscorthy Community College has with Waterford and Carlow Institutes of Technology to study on several of their degree programmes. There are RESERVED places for our graduates on these courses.
Further information
Commencement 6th September 2023
Registration 4th September 2023
€500 fee applies which includes:
First Aid Response training
• Patient Moving & Handling training
• Three Uniform Tunics
• Materials Fees
• QQI Examination Fee
Fees/Charges
Courses at Enniscorthy Community College of Further Education are funded largely by the European Social Fund. Tuition costs are covered for Irish and EU citizens undertaking PLC courses. However, all learners are required to pay the following:
1. There is a materials fee for each course and this varies but the exact cost is in the individual course details. The cost of each course is clearly outlined on the website for each course.
2. A QQI Exam fee of €50. All learners who are holders of a medical card, on VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) or BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) are exempt from paying this charge. The costs for sitting the ATI exams are considerably higher and cost €300 in Year 1.
3. The government levy no longer applies.
4. There is an additional cost for additional exams in courses like Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing/Barbering. It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
Full information on these schemes is available from www.welfare.ie and www.studentfinance.ie, www.susi.ie
Learners can complete the application form on-line or complete and return a hard copy of the application form.
Payment of fees and additional charges to be completed by the end of October.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is the 31st August each year. Applications received after this date will only be processed subject to places being available on your chosen course and is dependent on amount of coursework covered.
The content of the course focusses on preparing the learner for the workplace. It equips the carer with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in this rewarding role as a member of the healthcare care team.
Programme of Study:
Care Skills
Care Support
Communications
Nursing Theory & Practice
Infection Prevention & Control
Care of the Older Person
Patient Moving & Handling
First Aid Response
Challenging Behaviour
Safety & Health at Work
Word Processing
Work Experience
Note: The student must spend a minimum of 150 hours on work experience placement during the academic year.
5M4339 - Health Care Support.
Certification:
QQI Level 5 in Health Care Support 5M4339.
Other Certification:
- Moving & Patient Handling Certificate
- First Aid Response Certificate
- Challenging Behaviour Certificate
Course Director
Eileen Noctor
Further Enquiries:
Tel: 053 923 6969
Email: eccfe@wwetb.ie
www.enniscorthyccfe.ie/