| Course Name |
Healthcare Support |
| Course Provider |
Muinebheag Vocational School |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kilkenny & Carlow 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) |
Muinebheag |
| Course Content |
This course aims to develop the practical and academic skills in students wishing to pursue a career in the care of the elderly. This course is designed to give those wishing to work in the healthcare system a thorough grounding in the necessary skills. These skills are relevant and practical with each module focusing on a specific area of care. |
| FET Code |
5M4339 - Healthcare Support |
| Comment |
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support (5M4339)
Occupational First Aid Certificate
Garda Vetting:
Garda Vetting is a requirement on this course. |
| Course Fee |
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Students will be required to pay additional fees for the completion of the Occupational First Aid Module.
Fees:
Students must pay a non-refundable registration fee of €50 when applying for any of our PLC courses. This fee must ac...
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Students will be required to pay additional fees for the completion of the Occupational First Aid Module.
Fees:
Students must pay a non-refundable registration fee of €50 when applying for any of our PLC courses. This fee must accompany the application form.
Department of Education PLC Levy Fee – An additional fee of €200 must be paid to the Department of Education & Skills. Payment to be made payable to Muine Bheag Vocational School on the first day of attendance.
Payment to be made payable to Muine Bheag Vocational School on the first day of attendance.
QQI Examination Fees - payable in January 2015.
» Level 5 Full Award - €50 Level 5 Component Award - €20
» Level 6 Full Award - €80 Level 6 Component Award - €20
The following exemptions to QQI exam fees and the Government PLC Levy apply:
Government PLC Levy Medical Card Exempt Grant Exempt BTEA Exempt VTOS Exempt
QQI Exam Fees Medical Card Exempt - - VTOS Exempt
To avail of an exemption you will have to provide relevant documentation. This documentation must not be out of date. E.g. medical card holders should apply for an interim letter from the HSE if their medical card has expired or is about to expire.
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| Financial Support |
Grants:
Means-tested Student Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. All new applications have to be made online to a single awarding authority, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), through www.studentfinance.ie. |
| Interview |
Applicants may be interviewed for places on courses. |
| Application Date |
All completed applications must be submitted to the school before mid September when the courses commence. Students are advised to apply early as places on courses will be limited. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content*:
Care Skills
Care Support
Work Experience
Communications
Word Processing
Anatomy & Physiology
Human Growth & Development
Nursing Theory & Practice
*Please note that modules are subject to change. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities:
A professional qualification in Healthcare is now a prerequisite to working in the care of the elderly. Graduates of Healthcare Support can pursue a career as a qualified carer in the home or in a public/private centre.
Further Studies
Students may progress to Institutes of Technology and pursue further education in the health/nursing areas. |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 059 972 1335
Fax: 059 972 1299
Email: muinebheagvs@eircom.net
www.muinebheagvocationalschool.ie |
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