| Course Name |
Healthcare Support |
| Course Provider |
Youghal Youthreach Centre |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
St. Colman's Community College, Cork 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) |
Youghal |
| Course Content |
This is a one year full time course to prepare students for a career working as a healthcare assistant in a nursing home, hospital or as a home help. This course can also be a stepping stone for students to progress to further education. Students supplement their studies with work experience in the healthcare area. |
| FET Code |
5M5011 - Tourism with Business |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
Component Certificates are awarded when individual modules are completed. A FETAC/QQI Level 5 National Certificate in Healthcare Support (5M4339) is awarded on completion of 120 credits.
This PLC course is run as an extension from St Colman's Community College in Midleton. |
| Number of Places |
Places are limited so apply early |
| Course Fee |
Some students will be required to pay a €200 Government Registration Fee. A non-refundable registration fee of €50 is required by all students to accept a place on the course |
| Financial Support |
There are a number of possible funding options available, depending on your circumstances. Further information is available at www.studentfinance.ie |
| Interview |
Yes - early June |
| Application Date |
You can apply any time up to the start of September, however the first round of interviews will take place in early June so to increase your chance of getting a place on the course you are advised to apply early.
To apply for this course:
Visit www.colmans.ie and apply online (or link below) |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+September 2016
Applicants will be invited by post for interview at the centre. The first round of interviews will take place in early June and the last round of interviews will be in August if there are still places available.
Accept Place on ...
Hide-September 2016
Applicants will be invited by post for interview at the centre. The first round of interviews will take place in early June and the last round of interviews will be in August if there are still places available.
Accept Place on Course
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a course by post and must secure this place by accepting their place before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.
Start the Course
Students will be informed of the start date when offered a place on the course. All students must attend the centre on this date. If you cannot attend on this date please let the centre know to retain your place.
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| Subjects Taught |
• Care Support
• Safety and Health at Work
• Care Skills
• Work Experience
• Nursing Theory and Practice
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Human Growth and Development
• Communications
Work Experience is an essential part of this course. The dates and duration will be specified by the Centre. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate, QQI Level 4 or equivalent qualifications. Mature students may apply without minimum educational requirements. Places will be allocated on the basis of an interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression Options
This accreditation may offer an alternative route to third level education. Visit www.cao.ie for more information. Future career options include Healthcare Assistant, Nurse’s Aide, Home Help, Personal Assistant or Day Care employee. |
| Further Enquiries |
Sharon Ormonde
Phone: 087 198 5430
Email: Sharon.ormonde@corketb.ie
East Cork Further Education and Youthreach Centre,
Golf Links Rd, Youghal.
Phone: 024 928 04 |