| Course Name |
Healthcare Support |
| Course Provider |
Kilmallock College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare 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)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
School |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Kilmallock |
| Course Content |
Programme Aim
Healthcare Support Level 5 is designed to allow learners to gain a professional qualification to work in a variety of health care establishments. The role of the healthcare assistant is one who is able to support the existing staff in a hospital /nursing home or home care environment. Graduates are eligible to seek employment as health care assistants in a variety of hospital and nursing home settings. Opportunities to work in the capacity of home help are also available. |
| FET Code |
5M4339 - Healthcare Support |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Interview |
yes |
| Application Date |
By September 2017 |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Actual Start Date: 28/08/2017
Actual Finish Date: 11/05/2018
Duration 37 Weeks |
| Subjects Taught |
Work Experience (5N1356)
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Communications (5N0690)
Word Processing (4N1123)
Care of the Older Person (5N2706)
Care Skills (5N2770)
Care Support (5N0758)
Human Growth & Development (5N1279)
Palliative Care Support (5N3769)
Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734) |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are invited to apply. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+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 r...
Hide-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
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently and under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings and or to progress to higher education and training. |
| Further Enquiries |
Eoin Shinners
Tel: 063 98144
email: eoin.shinners@lcetb.ie
or
Email: adaly@cik.ie
Website: www.cik.ie
Address: Kilmallock College of Further Education/ Coláiste Iósaef, Kilmallock, Co Limerick |
| Course Web Page |
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