| Course Name |
Healthcare - Assistant |
| Course Provider |
Sligo College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim 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 |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballinode |
| Course Content |
Expand+A Healthcare Assistant supports existing staff in a hospital or care setting in the practical care and general welfare of clients. They play a vital role in the care team. Career opportunities are excellent as many care settings require prospective e...
Hide-A Healthcare Assistant supports existing staff in a hospital or care setting in the practical care and general welfare of clients. They play a vital role in the care team. Career opportunities are excellent as many care settings require prospective employees to hold relevant certification such as this one. The course will allow you to develop the necessary skills and training to enable you to seek employment in the healthcare sector. This course is compulsory in order to gain employment as a care assistant.
This course is designed to
Equip the learner with the knowledge and practical skills required for a career as a hospital attendant / multi-task attendant / professional career in a variety of care settings such as Nursing Homes, hospitals, day care centres, private home care and personal assistant work.
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| FET Code |
5M4339 - Healthcare Support |
| Duration |
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May. |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Healthcare Support (5M4339) |
| Course Fee |
Fees
Student Services Fee: 250
PLC Government Levy: 200
QQI Examination Fees: 50
Additional Fees: 200
The following Exemptions Apply:
PLC Government Levy - Medical Card - Grant- BTEA - VTOS
QQI Examination Fees - Medical Card (QQI Only) - VTOS |
| Financial Support |
PLC Maintenance Grant
All applications for grants must be made online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Applications for the 2017/18 academic year will open when the 2017 Grants Scheme is announced by the Department of Education and Skills.
Applicants who wish to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant should first check their eligibility at www.susi.ie |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
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Care Support 5N0758
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Care Skills 5N2770
Personal Effectiveness 5N1390
Work Experience (Learner must complete 20 days in a Care Setting) 5N1356
Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
Human Growt...
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Care Support 5N0758
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Care Skills 5N2770
Personal Effectiveness 5N1390
Work Experience (Learner must complete 20 days in a Care Setting) 5N1356
Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
Human Growth & Development 5N1279
Care of the Older Person 5N2706
Nursing Theory & Practice 5N4325
Occupational First Aid 5N1207
People Manual Handling
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths 5N1833 as an extra module.
Occupational First Aid will be provided to learners as an optional extra (Weekend Course).
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| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Interview
Mature applicants welcome |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
Hospitals
Residential Homes
Nursing Homes
Day Care Centres
Home Care Assistants |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie |
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