Health Care Support
To enable students to find employment in the area of community and health services. To enable students the ability to pursue third Level education in the area of community and health services.
| 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 with passes in at least five subjects
• Leaving Certificate Applied with a minimum of 120 credits
• QQI Certification at Level 4
• Applicants over 21 years who may have not completed the Senior Cycle, but are deemed to have the necessary competence and capacity to undertake the programme may also apply.
Careers / Further progression
Career / Academic Progression
Learners who successfully complete the Healthcare Support Level 5 Major Award will have many professional and academic opportunities available to them. Professional routes include working in General Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Home Help Support Staff. Graduates from the course may progress to a range of third level courses available on the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Possible Employment Opportunities
Health Service Executive
Care Attendent
Cabin Crew
Social Care
Home Help
Residential Home
Care
Rehab Care
Further information
There are no formal tuition fees for Irish and EU Nationals who are full time students on our courses. Courses are funded by the European Social Fund.
An administration fee is required to cover student services. Students will be required to pay examination fees.
Students attending our full-time PLC courses are eligible to apply for government grants. Grants range depending on individual circumstances.
For further information on grants please contact the college or SUSI www.susi.ie
Application
Application Forms are available to download from www.cmco.ie. Courses are offered subject to
demand. Places on oversubscribed courses may be determined by interview. For students with
additional learning needs, see our website for information regarding extra supports available.
Care Skills
Care Support
Safety and Health at Work
Communications
Work experience
Care of the Older Person
Occupational First Aid
Infection, Prevention and Control
Modules may change due to QQI course requirements. Courses offered subject to demand.
Infection, Prevention and Control
Modules may change due to QQI course requirements. Courses are offered subject to demand.
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Qualification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Health Care Support
Work Experience
Courses are designed to meet current employment market needs by providing job oriented training and education. Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed has built extensive links with many businesses in the locality and further afield, through their work experience programme. Students complete a block release period of work experience during the year. Many students are employed locally as a result of their work experience.
Phone: 0504 21734
Email: colaistemhuire@tipperaryetb.ie
Web: www.cmco.ie