Health Services Skills

McEgan College

 

Course Name Health Services Skills
Course Provider McEgan College
Alternative Provider(s) Cork ETB
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Course Code 5M3782
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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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...

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...

Application Date

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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 n...

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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