Community Health Services
This programme offers learners the opportunity to achieve all or part of the NFQ Level 5 Certificate in Community 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
Entry Requirements
Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Careers / Further progression
It is envisaged that this course will improve graduates chances of recruitment to either the Fire Service or Ambulance Service and Graduates of the course will gain essential knowledge and skills in areas relevant to these careers.
Further information
Start Date September 2023
Mature students are welcome to apply.
Student Maintenance grant can be applied for.
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Apply via link below or email: donahies.further.education@gmail.com for further details.
WHO IS IT FOR?
This is a preparatory course aimed at those who wish to work in either the Fire Service or Ambulance Service. As a FETAC level 5 course, it is suitable for both school leavers and mature students who hold a leaving certificate or it’s equivalent and/or candidates who have completed any courses at FETAC 4 level previously.
It is envisaged that this course will improve graduates chances of recruitment to either the Fire Service or Ambulance Service and Graduates of the course will gain essential knowledge and skills in areas relevant to these careers.
M4468 Community Health Services Major 5
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5N0749 Anatomy and Physiology Minor 5
5N1356 Work Experience Minor 5
5N1358 Word Processing Minor 5
5N1794 Safety and Health at Work Minor 5
5N1833 Mathematics Minor 5
5N2668 Exercise and Fitness Minor 5
5N4890 Emergency Department Care Skills Minor 5
5M4468 - Community Health Services
This course will lead to a Community Health Services QQI Level 5 certificate.
To find out more please contact 01 847 3522 or email donahies.further.education@gmail.com