| Course Name |
Healthcare Support |
| Course Provider |
Newport College - St Josephs |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Tipperary 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 |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Newport |
| Course Content |
This programme is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in the caring profession, in a variety of healthcare setting. It is designed to equip the learner with the skills and understanding to work as a member of a professional healthcare team. |
| FET Code |
5M4339 - Healthcare Support |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Work Experience
Relevant work experience forms an important part of each course provided. It allows learners an opportunity to practice skills taught in classroom.
Garda Vetting
Students who commence a course in Newport College are required to undertake Garda Vetting.
All courses are offered subject to approval of the Department of Education and Science. Newport college reserves the right to restructure or cancel any course without notice. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+- All students are required to pay a registration fee of €100
- Any student who enrols on a PLC course is eligible to pay a €200 PLC Programme participant contribution (Circular Letter from the government 0013/2011) The following categories of parti...
Hide-- All students are required to pay a registration fee of €100
- Any student who enrols on a PLC course is eligible to pay a €200 PLC Programme participant contribution (Circular Letter from the government 0013/2011) The following categories of participants are exempt from paying this contribution:
- Full medical card holders in their own right and their dependent children
- Those who are eligible under the student grant scheme
- Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or VTOS scheme.
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| Financial Support |
Maintenance Grants /Allowances:
Students attending our PLC courses are eligible to apply for a means tested Grant. Application forms and further information on grants can be obtained from www.studentfinance.ie
BTEA (Back to Education Allowance
an educational opportunity scheme for unemployed people or lone parents. Contact your local social welfare office for further details. |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Complete the application form and return to the PLC Co-ordinator, Newport College. Application forms are accepted up until the end of August. Early application is advisable to ensure a place on a course. |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Modules may include:
Care Support
Care Skills
Communications
Work Experience
Safety and Health at Work
Child development
Child Health and Well Being
Early Childhood Education and Play
Disability Awareness. |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students welcome |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Cert students (including LCA & LCVP)
Adult and mature students wishing to return to education
Those who are currently unemployed
Graduates who are seeking to upskill |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression:
Holders of a FETAC / QQI award at level 5 may apply for degree courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities. Apply to do a Level 6 programme in Supervision in Childcare, Health Service Supervisory Management Skills.
Work AS
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Hide-Progression:
Holders of a FETAC / QQI award at level 5 may apply for degree courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities. Apply to do a Level 6 programme in Supervision in Childcare, Health Service Supervisory Management Skills.
Work AS
Healthcare Assistant in a variety of settings such as nursing homes, hospitals and home help support.
Work in
Public and Voluntary Sector in the areas of residential care,
older people, juvenile, justice and family support services, in hospitals, in the community or in residential care.
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| Further Enquiries |
PLC Co-ordinator,
Newport, Co. Tipperary.
Tel: 061 378 262
Email: newportcollege@eircom.net
or
Clodagh Kelly
Tel: 061 378 262
Email: ckelly@tipperaryetb.ie
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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