Emergency Care Services
This programme provides learners with the foundation knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the emergency services
This course is designed to introduce you to the challenges and opportunities of working in emergency services. Careers such as Fire Officer, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, Garda or Officer in the Defence Forces will be introduced to you and help you prepare 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 and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to complete a successful garda vetting process. Garda clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education:
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 Student Paramedic degree with National Ambulance Service College and UCC
Former students have also progressed to paramedic degree courses (subject to CAO criteria) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) private college courses.
3rd Level Progression options include:
University College Cork
CK708 Paramedicine
University of Limerick
LM103 Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway
AU662 Sports & Exercise Science
AU663 Public Health Nutrition
AU590 Outdoor Education and Leisure
AU695 Early Childhood Care & Education
AU593 Applied Social Care
University of Galway
GY101 Arts
GY113 Arts with Human Rights
GY135 Arts Global Media
GY261 Business Studies in International Hotel Management - Interview - Shannon Campus
Technological University Shannon (TUS) Athlone
US733 Pharmaceutical Sciences - Drug Development & Analysis - Maths requirement
US788 Exercise and Health Science - Maths Requirement
US950 Nutrition and Health Science - Maths Requirement
Us951 Sports Science with Exercise Physiology - Maths Requirement
US956 Athletic and Rehabilitation Therapy - Maths Requirement
US957 Physical Activity and Health Science - Maths Requirement
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo
AU861 Health Science and Physiology - Maths Requirement
AU856 Occupational Safety & Health - Maths Requirement
AU971 Health Science and Physical activity - Maths Requirement
For full details and further progression pathways please see
* CAO
Further information
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
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Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
Please Note
At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to satisfy Garda Vetting before they commence Work Experience. GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party
How the Course is Taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners. We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning. Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable. We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
Course Content
Emergency Department Care Skills 5N4890
Care Provision & Practice 5N2705
Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
Nursing Theory & Practice 5N4325
Human Growth & Development 5N1279
Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Word Processing 5N1358
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Opportunity to apply for Erasmus+ work placement
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award: Community Health Services QQI Code: 5M4468
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION
First Aid Responder(FAR) certified by PHECC
Patient Moving & Manual Handling
ECG Skills
May incur additional costs. Check with class teacher for details.
OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
Emergency First Responder (EFR) Cost: €400 This course is offered in conjunction with Lifeline Education and is Pre- Hospital Emergency Care Council ( PHECC ) certified. Fee is subject to change.
Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party
Email: catherine.brennan-fahy@gretb.ie
For more information:
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
T 091 581342 F 091 589267
E info.gti@gretb.ie
W www.gti.ie