Healthcare Assistant
This course gives students the skills necessary to work as care assistants in a variety of healthcare settings or progression to further study through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
- Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
- Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
- Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
- Garda vetting clearance is required for all students taking this course.
- Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).
Careers / Further progression
Career Options:
Students may find employment as Care Assistants in a variety of settings (hospitals, nursing homes, residential homes, day-care centres or in client’s own homes).
Third Level Progression
The Healthcare Assistant course offers students the opportunity to progress to Third Level Education.
Courses that link into this award include:
• Health and Society DC209 in DCU.
• Applied Social Care TU997 in TU Dublin-Tallaght
• Early Childhood Care and Education TU790 and TU989 in TU Dublin-Tallaght
• Applied Social Studies in Social Care TU791 and Community and Youth Development TU792 in TU Dublin- Blanchardstown
There are many more opportunities for college progression.
Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.
Further information
Commencement Date: 31/08/2026.
Applications open for 2026/2027. To Apply online see "Application Weblink" above.
This course gives students the skills necessary to work as care assistants in a variety of healthcare settings or progression to further study through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M4339 Healthcare Support.
Modules:
Care Skills 5N2770
Care of the Older Person 5N2706
Care Support 5N0758
Communications 5N0690
Nutrition 5N2006
Palliative Care Support 5N3769
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Work Experience 5N1356
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Dublin College Further Education & Training Greenhills,
Limekiln Avenue,
Walkinstown,
Dublin 12.
D12 DP8W
Phone: 01 450 7779
Email: admin@greenhillscollege.ie