Expand+Care Support 5N0758
The purpose of this module is to enable the learner to understand the role and responsibilities of care workers. Other areas covered include the role of the health care team, planning quality care, personal planning and developm...

Hide-Care Support 5N0758
The purpose of this module is to enable the learner to understand the role and responsibilities of care workers. Other areas covered include the role of the health care team, planning quality care, personal planning and development and relationships with clients, families and team members.

Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734
The purpose of this module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to prevent and/or manage outbreaks of infection and to recognise their role in the prevention of infection in a health care setting.

Communications 5N0690
This module facilitates learners to acquire communications skills relevant to vocational, personal and interpersonal development and to explore the use of modern information and communications technology (ICT) in personal and vocational life. It enables the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.

Work Experience 5N1356
This module provides learners with the personal knowledge and skills to participate in a suitable work placement under supervision for a limited time. Work experience includes observation of good timekeeping, working independently while under general direction, meeting deadlines, personal presentation, communication, adherence to health, safety and other relevant regulations.

Care of the Older Person 5N2706
This module covers areas such as the impact and difficulties of aging, the role of the health care assistant, preparation for retirement, the needs of the older person, illness and dementia, and role of members of the healthcare team.

Care Skills 5N2770
The purpose of this module is to enable the learner to distinguish between the groups of people in need of health care, the importance of hygiene, maintenance of patient equipment, assisting clients, interacting with clients, maintaining a safe environment and correct completion of documentation.

Human Growth and Development 5N1297
The module aims to introduce the learner to human growth and development from infancy to old age. This equips the learner to work effectively in a variety of community/social care settings, where frequent demand is made on the individual to relate to people at various levels of ability.

Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to understand the role of the HSA along with such topics as health and safety legislation in relation to employers, safety statements, risk assessments, accident prevention and reporting, fire emergency procedures, personal protective equipment, disposal of hazardous materials, infection controls, first aid and safety signs.

Modules may be subject to change

Expand+Career Opportunities
On successful completion of the Level 5 Health Services Skills Course, students may seek employment in the field of community work. The course is also aimed at learner’s who wish to pursue further studies in this area. They can ...

Hide-Career Opportunities
On successful completion of the Level 5 Health Services Skills Course, students may seek employment in the field of community work. The course is also aimed at learner’s who wish to pursue further studies in this area. They can also apply through the CAO and UCAS.

Possible Progression from this Course

Moate Business College
6M4978: Advanced Certificate in Health Services Supervisory Management Skills(Level 6)

Athlone Institute of Technology
AL664: Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 6)
AL680: BA Honours in Social Care Practice(Level 8)

Waterford Institute of Technology
WD124 Health Promotion (Level 8)
WD192 Social Care Practice (Level 8)

Institute of Technology Tralee
TL782 BA Youth & Community Work Practice (Level 7)

Institute of Technology Sligo
SG243 Social Care Practice (Level 8)
SG435 Health Science and Physiology (Level 7)

GMIT
GA879 Applied Social Studies (Castlebar) (Level 7)

Institute of Technology, Carlow
CW758 Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) (Level 8)
CW768 Social and Community Studies (Level 8)
CW788 Youth and Community Work (Level 8)

*Qualified applicants can apply for direct entry to year 2 of related courses