Health Service Skills
Funded course for those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment.
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU!
We are looking for people interested in working in partnership with others to advocate and care for individuals or groups who require support. Healthcare assistants are key members of the inter-disciplinary team which delivers care in hospitals, residential care homes and private houses. This course will give professional carers the knowledge and skills to support vulnerable adults who, for a variety of reasons, require short-term or long-term assistance.
| Award Name | First Aid Response |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Aid Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time.
Entry Requirements
Everyone in receipt of a social welfare payment is entitled to apply for the Healthcare Support course.
Interview
Careers / Further progression
CAREER / PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
This course offers progression opportunities through the Higher Education Links Scheme to General Health Care in third level, for example:
DC209 L8 Health and Society – Dublin City University
MH107 L8 Social Science Maynooth Uni.
TU991 L8 Applied Social Studies in Social Care – TU Dublin
SE939 L8 Applied Social Studies in Social Care – SETU Waterford
For those interested in going to work, you will be qualified for full-time and part-time employment in nursing home settings. Or you could opt for more flexible working hours by signing on with a nursing/care agency.
Further information
Commencing September 2024
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. Non-EU learners whose visas do not confer access to publicly funded education may be required to pay a course fee of €3654 for their course if eligible. For further details, please contact the college. Applicants who are in the international protection system and have been granted permission to work are not eligible for the €3654 non-EU fees. Applicants will be required to provide proof of their immigration status (eg. GNIB card, permission to work letter issued by the Department of Justice) as part of the enrolment process.
MATURE STUDENTS
The number of mature students attending Further Education courses in Marino College is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and Learner Supports will pay particular attention to their learning needs.
Course fees for PLCs are now €50
Student Grants
Eligible students can apply for a SUSI Grant to assist with course costs. Please contact SUSI.ie for further information.
Back to Education Allowance
Eligible students can avail of the Back to Education Allowance which enables students to retain their benefit payment while studying. Please contact your local INTREO office or welfare.ie for further information.
Apply online via link above
Care Skills
Care Support
Safety and Health at Work
Infection Prevention and Control
Communications
Word Processing
Manual Handling
PHECC – First Aid Response (FAR) 3 day course
(Pre-Medical Hospital Emergency Care Council)
Work Placement Experience (one day a week (November to May) and in block placement arranged further on in the course).
Garda Vetting for work experience.
HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, mandatory work placement and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Results are based largely on assessment of assignments you hand in over the course of the year. On successful completion of each module, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade for that module.
5M3782 - Health Services Skills.
Award:
Health Service Skills QQI Level 5.
PHECC – First Aid Response (FAR).
Connolly House,
171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1
Tel: 01 855 7116 / Fax: 01 855 4064
Email: furthered@kmcfe.ie