Healthcare Support

St. Ailbe's School

 

Course Name Healthcare Support
Course Provider St. Ailbe's School
Alternative Provider(s) Tipperary 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) Tipperary Town
Course Content The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work independently and under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings and or to progress to higher education and training.
FET Code 5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Duration 1 Year
Comment CERTIFICATION
 Major Award QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (5M4339)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Work Experience is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain one day per week work experience for the academic year. The day will be specified by the course specialist. There will also be a two week block of placement during the year.

Garda Vetting is mandatory for all our courses.
Course Fee Fees 2016/17 were:
Students Services €150 (this consists of a student services fee of €100 and a non-refundable registration fee of €50).
Department of Education and Skills Contribution Fee of €200 payable on registration (exemptions apply)
QQI Examination fee of €50 (exemptions apply).
Occupational First Aid €100 approx
Financial Support Visit www.studentfinance.ie for information on supports that may be available.
Application Date

Expand+The closing date for the receipt of applications for the first round of interviews for all courses is early May 2017.

Applicants who apply by this date will be called for interview during May for the following September. Offer of places will be s...

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course Start Date 30/08/2017
End Date 01/06/2018
Subjects Taught Work Experience (5N1356)
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Communications (5N0690)
Anatomy & Physiology (5N0749)
Care of the Older Person (5N2706)
Care Skills (5N2770)
Care Support (5N0758)
Human Growth & Development (5N1279)
Occupational First Aid (5N1207)
Entry Requirements

Expand+Entry Requirements
• Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no forma...

Careers or Further Progression Learning Outcomes
Learners will have acquired the knowledge skills and competencies in the theory and practice in this vocational area.

CAREER PROSPECTS
 Healthcare Assistant
 Nursing Home Care Assistant
 Hospital Care Assistant
 Social Studies
Further Enquiries Tel: (062) 51905
Email: officeadmin@ailbes.com
Web: www.ailbes.com
or
Mary Ryan
Tel: 062 51905
email: mryan_6@tipperaryetb.ie
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