| Course Name |
Healthcare Support |
| Course Provider |
St. Ailbe's School |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Tipperary ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M4339 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| 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...
Hide-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 subject to completion of interview and the achievement of the minimum entry requirements. In cases where a course is not full after the first round of interviews further interviews will be carried out in late August.
All applications, postal or personal must include the following:
Completed official application form
PPS Number (Personal Public Service Number)
Passport photographs
Please return completed application forms to :
St Ailbe’s
Adult Education Department
Rosanna Road
Tipperary Town.
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| 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...
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• 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 formal qualifications are required.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
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| 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 |
| Course Web Page |
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