| Course Name |
Health Services Skills |
| Course Provider |
McEgan College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cork ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M3782 |
| 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) |
Macroom |
| Course Content |
Introduction
This course will be of benefit to those interested in working in social services and as care assistants. This course prepares students to work with dependant adults and children in community settings and provides a holistic patient-centred approach to Healthcare. |
| FET Code |
5M3782 - Health Services Skills |
| Duration |
1 year. A one year full time course. |
| Comment |
Certification
National Certificate QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills. |
| Course Fee |
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The cost of each QQI accredited course varies according to the training, equipment and modules required. A refundable deposit is required upon acceptance/registration of each programme.
Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of t...
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The cost of each QQI accredited course varies according to the training, equipment and modules required. A refundable deposit is required upon acceptance/registration of each programme.
Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances are exempt from paying this contribution.
Students awarded a student maintenance grant will be refunded the Government participation fee subject to proof of receipt of the grant.
PLC Government Levy 200
QQI Certification 50
Student Service Charge 100
If you are a medical card holder you are exempt from these.
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| Financial Support |
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Means tested student grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent, and who have not previously studied an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualific...
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Means tested student grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent, and who have not previously studied an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. The amount of the grant depends on the distance a student travels from their place of residence to college.
Student grant applications can be made online only to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie. Applications can be made from May and should be made before starting a course. Further information can be found on www.studentfianance.ie and www.citizensinformation.ie
Note: BTEA or VTOS recipients are not eligible for the student grant.
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| Application Date |
Expand+Applying for a College Place
1. Select the course you want to attend
2. Complete all sections of the application form which can be found at the back of the prospectus.
3. Alternatively apply online at www.mcegancollege.ie.
4. You will receive n...
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1. Select the course you want to attend
2. Complete all sections of the application form which can be found at the back of the prospectus.
3. Alternatively apply online at www.mcegancollege.ie.
4. You will receive notification by post or email to confirm receipt of your application.
5. All course places are allocated by interview. You will receive notification informing you of your interview date.
6. Successful applicants will be informed by letter of the registration date for their course.
Equality of Opportunity for all: McEgan College is committed to equality of opportunity in recruitment of learners for courses and in the provision of courses to learners. McEgan College is committed to promoting an environment that is free from discrimination.
Students with additional needs McEgan College is committed to the provision of equal opportunity in education and to ensuring that students with a disability have complete access to all aspects of college life as can be reasonably accommodated.
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| Application Weblink |
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| Subjects Taught |
Course Contents
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Personal Effectiveness 5N1390
Work Experience 5N1356
Care Skills 5N2770
Care of the Older Person 5N2706
Care Support 5N0758
Infection, Prevention and Control 5N3734
Palliative Care 5N3769
Activities of Living, Patient Care 5N3707
Manual Patient Handling Certification
First Aid Training |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants will be interviewed and places awarded according to suitability for the course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Options
Social Services
Community Care Services
Voluntary Care Services
Care Assistants in HSE approved settings.
Further Education Links
CIT: Social Care CR031
LIT: Social and Community Studies LC407
ITT: Applied Social Studies TL190
WIT: Applied Social Studies in Social Care WD135. |
| Further Enquiries |
Course Director: Catherine Kelleher
Email: catherine.kelleher@mcegan.ie
Phone: 026 - 41076
Fax: 026 - 42719
Email: mcegan@iol.ie |
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