| Course Name |
Health Science & Complementary Therapies |
| Course Provider |
Sligo College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M4468 |
| 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 |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballinode |
| Course Content |
This course is designed to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to work under supervision in the Complementary Health Therapy industry. Students may progress to further education in this specialist area or in the health sciences. Students receive hands-on experience in treatments which encourage general health and well-being in an applied learning environment. |
| FET Code |
5M4468 - Community, Health Services |
| Duration |
Full Time from September to May. |
| Comment |
QQI Level 5 Award in Community Health Services (5M4468) |
| Course Fee |
Fees
Student Services Fee: 250
PLC Government Levy: 200
QQI Examination Fees: 50
Additional Fees: 450
The following Exemptions Apply:
PLC Government Levy - Medical Card - Grant- BTEA - VTOS
QQI Examination Fees - Medical Card (QQI Only) - VTOS |
| Financial Support |
PLC Maintenance Grant
All applications for grants must be made online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Applications for the 2017/18 academic year will open when the 2017 Grants Scheme is announced by the Department of Education and Skills.
Applicants who wish to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant should first check their eligibility at www.susi.ie |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
Work Experience 5N1356
Exercise and Fitness 5N2668
Holistic Massage 6N3478
Reflexology 5N5371
Beauty, Industry Ethics & Practice 5N3470
Sports First Aid
Nutrition 5N2006
Anatomy & Physiology - ITEC
Professional Conduct & Business Awareness - ITEC
Massage - ITEC
Reflexology - ITEC |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Interview
Mature applicants welcome |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities:
Graduates may pursue employment in the following areas:
Leisure Centres
Health Spas
Hotels
Salons
Sports Clubs
Care Settings for various client groups |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie |
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