Expand+The Healthcare/Community Care assistant course equips students with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Care Worker and acquire practical skills f...

Hide-The Healthcare/Community Care assistant course equips students with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Care Worker and acquire practical skills for work in a variety of caring environments such as nursing homes, hospitals and home help support.

You will gain an understanding of the caring process, appreciate the models of care and develop an awareness of caring ethics and etiquette in care situations. The course will provide graduates with a high standard of training and assessment leading to a recognised qualification for those pursuing a career in the Health-care sector. In addition, you will be afforded the opportunity to further your personal development and enhance your communication skills.

Expand+Work Experience
Work experience placement is an integral part of this course. Candidates gain first-hand experience by attending appropriate and related work placements within the community care environment. Garda clearance is essential to partake...

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Work experience placement is an integral part of this course. Candidates gain first-hand experience by attending appropriate and related work placements within the community care environment. Garda clearance is essential to partake in work experience which comprises a minimum of 10 days placement.

Certification
◾QQI Level 5 Community Care
◾Manual Handling Certificate
◾Patient Handling Certificate
◾Elder Abuse for Healthcare Assistants Certificate
◾Hygiene for Healthcare Assistants Certificate

Expand+View www.studentfinance.ie for information on grants

Student Grants Support is available to eligible students studying fulltime Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLCs) in St Colman's Community College. SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is t...

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Student Grants Support is available to eligible students studying fulltime Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLCs) in St Colman's Community College. SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is the single national Awarding Authority for all new student grant applications. Applications are made online and are subject to supporting documentation. The online application system provides you with a quick, user friendly way to apply for your grant. www.susi.ie is a comprehensive source of information on the student grant scheme and provides a handy step-by-step guide to eligibility and the grants process.