Emergency Care Personnel - Pre- Paramedic Fire & Ambulance
This course is designed to introduce students to the challenges and opportunities of working in emergency services. Participants will be introduced to careers such as paramedic, fire officer and emergency medical technician and be prepared for further study in this area.
| 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
This is a full-time one-year course which runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
A Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent is required, although exceptions are given to mature students who are over 23 years of age. Entry is subject to interview.
Careers / Further progression
Careers and Progression:
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to third level institutes and colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Graduates may also apply to HSE-Student Paramedic – National Ambulance Training College (subject to HSE eligibility criteria.) There is also the potential to progress to paramedic degree courses in the UK and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses in Ireland.
Further information
Maintenance Grants are available for PLC Courses. Contact www.susi.ie
Course Content:
Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Emergency Department Care Skills 5N4890
Care of the Older Person 5N2706
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
Word Processing 5N1358
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Award: Successful completion of this course will result in a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Health Services, 5M4468
Award Code: 5M4468 Ballina Campus
CALL US
Castlebar: (094) 902 3134
Westport: 098 50800
EMAIL
castlebar@mayocollege.ie
westport@mayocollege.ie