Healthcare Support

Colaiste Mhuire Ballygar

 

Course Name Healthcare Support
Course Provider Colaiste Mhuire Ballygar
Alternative Provider(s) Galway & Roscommon ETB
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Course Code 5M4339
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, Daytime
Location (Districts) Ballygar
Course Content This September we are offering a Healthcare Course to adults who require qualifications in this area. It can also be used as a stepping stone for those who wish to further their training in Social Studies.
FET Code 5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Duration The course will last from September to May.
Course Fee A course fee of €200 will apply as directed by the DES. This fee applies to all PLC courses, however learners on social welfare are exempt from such fees.
Financial Support Students attending the course will be able to apply for student grants under the National System at www.susi.ie.
Application Date Application forms are available by contacting the school at 090 6624740, emailing smcballygar@eircom.net, or click the link below and fill out our online application form.
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Subjects Taught The course includes:
Care provision and practice,
Care of the older person,
Special Needs Assisting,
Care Support,
Care skills,
Infection Prevention & control,
Health & Safety at Work,
Communications, Anatomy & Physiology and
Work Experience.

Additional workshops in Cardiac First Response training, Child protection training, and Manual and Patient Handling training will also be organised for the learners. An appropriate fee will be charged for these workshops.
Entry Requirements The course will also require learners to be Garda vetted.

The course is demanding and we would expect participants to have completed their Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Mature students are most welcome to apply.
Further Enquiries Phone: +353 (0)90 662 4740

Email: smcballygar@eircom.net