Healthcare Support

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

 

Course Name Healthcare Support
Course Provider Drogheda Institute of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Louth & Meath ETB
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Course Code 5M4339
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Daytime
Location (Districts) Drogheda
Course Content This one year course is designed for students wishing to work as Healthcare Assistants in hospitals, nursing homes and in the community.
FET Code 5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Duration 1 year
Comment Award
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support.
Course Fee Fees for 2016/17 were:
€200 registration fee - paid by all students
€200 PLC Government Levy - exemptions for medical card holders, those in receipt of a student grant e.g. SUSI and social welfare recipients e.g. Back to Education Allowance
€50 QQI Examination fee - exemptions for medical card holders

Total €450
Financial Support Further Education Students are eligible to apply for a means tested grant. Application is made to SUSI www.susi.ie
Interview Interviews take place in May and September
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Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Courses commence Early September 2017
Subjects Taught
•Care skills


•Care support


•People Handling


•Human Growth and Development


•Care Provision and Practice


•Hand-washing Techniques and Infection Control


•Safe Guarding of Vunerable Adults


•Word Processing


•Safety & Health at Work


•Occupational First Aid


•Communications


•Work Experience
Entry Requirements Applications are invited from those who have completed Leaving Certificate. Mature students and recent school leavers are also welcome to apply. All applicants will be interviewed.
Careers or Further Progression Students successfully completing this course can compete for employment in a wide range of care settings such as nursing homes, retirement villages, hospitals and in the community.
Further Enquiries Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Fax: 041 984 1653
Web: www.dife.info
email: info@dife.info
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