| Course Name |
Health Care Support |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste Mhuire Thurles |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Tipperary ETB |
| Course Code |
5M4339 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Thurles |
| Course Content |
Aim:
To enable students to find employment in the area of community and health services.
To enable students the ability to pursue third Level education in the area of community and health services. |
| FET Code |
5M4339 - Healthcare Support |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Qualification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Health Care Support
Work Experience
Courses are designed to meet current employment market needs by providing job oriented training and education. Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed has built extensive links with many businesses in the locality and further afield, through their work experience programme. Students complete a block release period of work experience during the year. Many students are employed locally as a result of their work experience.
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| Course Fee |
There are no formal tuition fees for Irish and EU Nationals who are full time students on our courses. Courses are funded by the European Social Fund.
An administration fee is required to cover student services. Students will be required to pay examination fees. |
| Financial Support |
Students attending our full-time PLC courses are eligible to apply for government grants. Grants range depending on individual circumstances.
For further information on grants please contact the college or SUSI www.susi.ie |
| Application Date |
Application
Application Forms are available to download from www.cmco.ie. Courses are offered subject to demand. Places on oversubscribed courses may be determined by interview. For students with additional learning needs, see our website for information regarding extra supports available.
Garda Vetting is needed to meet college requirements. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Care Skills
Care Support
Safety and Health at Work
Communications
Work Experience
Human Growth & Development
Care Provision and Practice
Nursing Theory & Practice
Care of the Older Person
Occupational First Aid
Infection, Prevention and Control
Modules may change due to QQI course requirements. Courses are offered subject to demand. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Leaving Certificate with passes in at least five subjects or Leaving Certificate Applied with a minimum of 120 credits, alternatively QQI Certification at Level 4.
Applicants over 21 years who may not have completed the senior cycle but are deemed...
Hide-Leaving Certificate with passes in at least five subjects or Leaving Certificate Applied with a minimum of 120 credits, alternatively QQI Certification at Level 4.
Applicants over 21 years who may not have completed the senior cycle but are deemed to have the necessary competence and capacity to undertake the programme may also apply.
Applicants with special needs are catered for however, they must inform the college on application.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all students.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career / Academic Progression
Learners who successfully complete the Healthcare Support Level 5 Major Award will have many professional and academic opportunities available to them. Professional routes include working in General Hospitals, Nursing H...
Hide-Career / Academic Progression
Learners who successfully complete the Healthcare Support Level 5 Major Award will have many professional and academic opportunities available to them. Professional routes include working in General Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Home Help Support Staff. Graduates from the course may progress to a range of third level courses available on the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Waterford Institute of Technology
There are reserved places for CMCO students in:
WD018 BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care.
WD149 BA (H) in Early Childhood Studies.
WD187 BA (H) in Social Science.
WD192 BA (H) in Social Care Practice.
WD200 Bachelor of Arts (H)
WD124 BA (H) in Health Promotion.
WD188 BSc in Applied Health Care.
Possible Employment Opportunities
Health Service Executive
Care Attendent
Cabin Crew
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 0504 21734
Fax: 0504 23166
Email: colaistemhuire@gmail.com
www.cmco.ie |
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