Healthcare Assistant - Health Services Skills
A Healthcare Assistant supports existing staff in a hospital or care setting in the practical care and general welfare of clients. They play a vital role in the care team. Career opportunities are excellent as many care settings require prospective employees to hold relevant certification such as this one. The course will allow you to develop the necessary skills and training to enable you to seek employment in the healthcare sector. The newly published National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People require all newly recruited care staff and those in posts less than one year, to commence training to Level 5 QQI or equivalent within two years of taking up employment.
| 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.
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
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 See link above.
Career Opportunities
•Hospitals
•Residential Homes
•Nursing Homes
•Day Care Centres
•Home Care Assistants
•Home Care Agency Work
•Hospice Settings
Further information
Mature Students welcome.
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.
Yes
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
This course is designed to
Equip the learner with the knowledge and practical skills required for a career as a hospital attendant / multi-task attendant / professional carer in a variety of care settings such as Nursing Homes, hospitals, day care centres, private home care and personal assistant work.
Course Content
•Care Support 5N0758
•Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
•Care Skills 5N2770
•Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
•Communications 5N0690
•Work Experience (Learner must complete 150 hours in a Care Setting ) 5N1356
•Activities of Living Patient Care 5N3707
•Care of the Older Person 5N2706
5M3782 - Health Services Skills
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills (5M3782)
Optional Certification
Courses below may be taken as additional certification and will incur additional costs. Check with class teacher for details
Fire Safety Awareness Course
Training in the Protection of Older People From Abuse
Patient Moving and Handling Certification from PHECC registered provider
First Aid Responder (FAR) with GTI part-time education
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.
ERASMUS + PLACEMENT
Every year, students who successfully meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity, will travel to another EU country where they will work under supervision of senior care workers in a busy hospital setting for 3 weeks. These placements are fully funded by the European Commission.
For More Information
Email claire.oconnor@gretb.ie
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
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