Physiotherapy Assistant - Health Services Skills
Our Physiotherapy Assistant (Health Service Skills) course provides learners with the opportunity of obtaining a Major QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills. This course aims to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competencies to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings and to progress on to potential employment as a Physiotherapy Assistant or a Health Care Assistant.
| 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 |
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
For information please visit our Progression and Career Guidance pages under Student Supports
Opportunities open to students who did not achieve the desired Leaving Certificate to allow entry to your desired course from the CAO system, you can have the opportunity to achieve up to 390 points in a PLC course and gain access to 3rd Level or for mature students who did not complete a Leaving Certificate to gain access to 3rd Level.
Further information
Fees
€175 GCC Student Services Fee applies to all learners.
€50 QQI Certification Fee applies to all learners except
Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
Non EU Students are subject to an International Fee.
We advise non-EU citizens living outside Ireland to contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on www.inis.gov.ie to ensure the course you are considering applying for is eligible for a student visa. Non-EU citizens living in Ireland are welcome to apply and require a PPS number (Personal Public Service Number). Non-EU citizens are required to pay a tuition fee set by the Irish government which is currently €3653. Some exemptions apply, for further information, please contact http://www.gretb.ie .
Further information is available at www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
The course covers Physiotherapy Assistant Theory, Physiotherapy Assistant Practice, Massage as well as the Healthcare modules to equip learner with the skills and knowledge to care for clients as required by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to gain employment in the Healthcare sector.
Modules
Infection Prevention And Control - 5N3734
Physiotherapy Assistant Practice - 5N3770
Physiotherapy Assistant Theory - 5N3771
Anatomy And Physiology - 5N0749
Care Of Older Person - 5N2706
Work Experience - 5N1356
Communications - 5N0690
Care Support - 5N0758
Work Experience
Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year in the Healthcare sector.
5M3782 - Health Services Skills
Special Features
Course directed by professional and qualified teachers who are credited with a wealth of practical experience.
Preparation for employment in a variety of settings.
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to 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 college and a student or a third party.
Phone: 091 755464 / 091758054
Email: gcc@gretb.ie
Website: www.galwaycc.ie