Healthcare Assistant - Healthcare Support
Launch an exciting career in the HSE and private healthcare organisations. Train with our dedicated team of fully qualified nurses in Mallow College’s newly renovated and equipped healthcare unit.
| 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. September to May
Timetable Hours between Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:30.
Entry Requirements
CAO points not required.
All applicants will be required to attend an interview. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the minimum entry requirements set out here, and satisfactory presentation at interview.
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Progressions
Use your full QQI award to progress to degrees in the Health Sciences, Social Care, Community Development, and Nursing. Progress to the QQI Level 6 in Health Care at Mallow College. For more links and detailed information on how to use your Mallow College qualification to progress go to mallowcollege.ie/progressions.
A full QQI award achieves a maximum of 390 points for CAO.
Career Prospects
Carer, Healthcare assistant in the hospital, nursing home and
intellectual disability sectors. Home help/personal care, Nursing
home/day care centre employee, Voluntary care services.
Further information
Classes start the week of Monday the 11th of September 2023.
Full Fees (EU/EEA Citizens): €350
€50 Deposit + €50 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year + €50 Manual and Patient Handling.
Medical Card Holders: €300
€50 Deposit + €200 Registration per year + €50 Manual and Patient Handling.
Student Grant Recipients (SUSI): €350
€50 Deposit + €50 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year + €50 Manual and Patient Handling.
Additional means-tested student grants are available from SUSI.ie.
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA): €350
€50 Deposit + €50 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year + €50 Manual and Patient Handling.
Retain Social Welfare benefits.
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS): €0
€50 Deposit (refundable) per year.
Retain Social Welfare benefits. Additional weekly allowances for meals, travel and childcare are also available.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Yes
Enrol online before Wednesday, 16 September 2020.
Enrolling components for the full QQI award.
Launch an exciting career in the HSE and private healthcare organisations. Train with our dedicated team of fully qualified nurses in Mallow College’s newly renovated and equipped healthcare unit.
Harness your maturity, previous life and work-experiences to develop new skills, achieve the necessary QQI certification, and be workplace ready as a healthcare assistant on graduation in nine months.
Unlock opportunities for employment. Become a valued member of a personal care team assisting nursing and medical staff in a hospital, nursing home, or home help environment.
Change your life to a career that makes a difference.
Course Contents
Care of the Older Person (5N2706) Level 5 QQI.
Meet the full and holistic needs of older people in a variety of care contexts and to develop an awareness of the increasing needs of older people in the community today.
Care Skills (5N2770) Level 5 QQI.
Equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment.
Care Support (5N0758) Level 5 QQI.
Work effectively in a care setting. It aims to promote good practice and respect for diversity in lifestyle, religion and culture in care work.
Infection Control and Prevention (5N3734) Level 5 QQI.
Prevent and/or manage outbreaks of infection and to recognize their role in the prevention of infection in a health care setting.
Intellectual Disability Studies (5N1652) Level 5 QQI.
The causes, range and effects of intellectual disabilities and develop awareness of social models of support and role of various professionals in responding to the needs of persons of intellectual disability.
Palliative Care Support (5N3769) Level 5 QQI.
Care for a person with a terminal illness and their family in a dignified, inclusive and holistic manner.
Safety and Health at Work (5N1794) Level 5 QQI.
In any work environment, knowledge of health and safety procedures and legislation is vital. The skills and knowledge learners gain from this component are essential on a CV to many employers.
Word Processing (5N1358) Level 5 QQI.
Use a word processing application to produce documents in a variety of contexts to a mailable and publishable standard whilst working autonomously and under general direction.
Communications (5N0690) Level 5 QQI.
Communicate verbally and non-verbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related tasks, operating independently while under general direction.
Work Experience (5N1356) Level 5 QQI.
Participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks independently while under general direction. Prepare yourself for industry, prepare your CV (and online LinkedIn profile), practice interview skills, and gain invaluable experience on your own work placement.
Courses are continually developed – content and specific award components are subject to change. See disclaimer.
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Certification
QQI Certificate in Health Care Support, Level 5 – 5M4339.
Patient Handling, Client Moving Certificate.
Elderly Abuse Certificate.
Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate.
Certification
QQI Certificate in Health Care Support, Level 5 – 5M4339.
QQI Occupational First Aid Certificate, Level 5 – 5N1207.
Patient Handling, Client Moving Certificate.
Elderly Abuse Certificate.
Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate.
Garda Vetting
This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process.
Work Experience
Work experience is an integral part of this course. One day per week plus block release of two weeks duration. The dates will be specified by the College in September. Each student is responsible for securing their own work placement. A total of 200 hours will be required.
Erasmus+
50 full-time day students will travel, fully-funded, with Erasmus+ to another European country for 2 weeks.
Phone: +353-22-43309
Email: info@mallowcampus.ie
www.mallowcampus.ie