Healthcare Assistant - Health Services Skills
If you have a compassionate nature and would like to take on the roles and responsibilities associated with the profession of caring then this is the course for you. Learn all of the required competencies and skills but also learn about the importance of issues such as dignity, respect, empathy and confidentiality. Being a care worker is such an important role and this course will prepare you in all of the best ways. Students use a fully equipped nursing/HCA room for all of their practical work and can complete MAPA training
| 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
37 Weeks
Entry Requirements
Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
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
Career Options
Social Services
Community Care Services
Voluntary Care Services
Care Assistants in HSE approved settings.
Further Education Links
CIT: Social Care CR031
LIT: Social and Community Studies LC407
ITT: Applied Social Studies TL190
WIT: Applied Social Studies in Social Care WD135
UCC: Arts CK101; Social Studies CK 102; Youth &
Community Work CK 114 and Law (Pathways) CK301
Further information
Start Date 01/09/2020
End Date 07/05/2021
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings to enhance their role in service provision to service users or to progress to further and or higher education and training.
Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications (5N0690) QQI
Care of the Older Person (5N2706) QQI
Care Skills (5N2770) QQI
Care Support (5N0758) QQI
Palliative Care Support (5N3769) QQI
Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734) QQI
Intellectual Disability Studies (5N1652) QQI
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) QQI
5M3782 - Health Services Skills
Certification
National Certificate QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills.
Contact
Bernie Angland
bangland@morrisonsislandcampus.ie