Healthcare Support
This one-year, QQI Level 5 course equips the learner with the vocational knowledge, skills and competencies which leads to a qualification in Healthcare Support/SNA.
It is designed to give a solid foundation in the theory and practice of Healthcare Support and Special Needs Assisting for those who intend to enter the Healthcare support profession. Work Experience is an integral part of the programme.
| 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
Entry Requirements
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 Learners may be exempt from the Level 4 entry requirement. Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply and will be subject to full international fees.
Careers / Further progression
Progression routes / Employment opportunities.
Graduates can access a range of Social Care programmes in HEI’s through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Graduates from this programme can gain employment in the following areas:
Special Needs Assistant
Health Care Assistant in a Hospital / Nursing Home
Homecare Assistant
Further information
Start Date 12/09/2023
End Date 17/05/2024
The course will run subject to sufficient numbers.
Fees, grants, fee waivers
Registration Fee €50
Non-EU/EEA applicants will be subject to full international fees
Check out www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie for details of grants available.
Complete an application form online or via FETCHCourses.ie or using the CAO Portal - Fetchcourses.ie application link below.
Application form on course webpage (course webpage link below)
Aims
• To facilitate the learner to explore healthcare support with a view to re-skilling/up-skilling and exploring concepts and subject areas that may interest the learner in future programmes or employment
• To facilitate the learner to plan, develop and implement appropriate Healthcare strategies that contribute to the health and well being a wide range of client groups in a range of health care settings.
• To facilitate the contribute to planning, implementing and evaluating processes in providing holistic client centred care safely and effectively.
• To provide a programme of learning that is vocational in nature and flexible in structure so that the learner has the maximum opportunity to improve his/her academic and vocational literacy, numerical, ICT and planning skills while participating in the programme
• To afford the learner opportunities to enhance his/her confidence and ability to develop the skills to reach his/her full potential
• To facilitate the learner to further develop his/her interpersonal, team working, problem solving and time management skills, as appropriate, so that the learner is enabled to take responsibility for his/her own learning and to support progression including future participation in education and employment
• To provide the learner with vocationally specific knowledge, skill and competence at this level, thus affording the learner the opportunity to progress to programmes leading to awards at level 6 or above
• To facilitate the learner to reflect on and evaluate his/her performance while participating in the programme
Learner Supports
SUSI Maintenance Grants available.
Learner support available through the Fund for Students with Disabilities
Modules include
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Care Skills (5N2770)
Care Support (5N0758)
Special Needs Assisting (6N1957)
Contact the college for further details on other modules
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
This course leads to a Major Award in Healthcare Support 5M4339
Healthcare Support 5M4339 & Special Needs Assisting 6N1957
Emma O'Malley
Tel: 090 662 4740
email: info@cmballygar.ie