Healthcare Assistant - Mental Health Studies
Develop an understanding of what is involved in working with people experiencing mental health difficulties, and with their families. Develop the knowledge, skills and competence needed to pursue higher education studies in mental health nursing and/or to work as a healthcare assistant in a variety of hospital and healthcare settings.
| 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
General College Entry Requirements
You should be at least 16 years of age.
Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied standard
Level 4 Major award
Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course.
Relevant work experience or training will be considered.
Evidence of CERFL proficiency at B2 is required for those whose first language is not English
Careers / Further progression
Progression
• This course offers progression opportunities through the Higher Education Links Scheme to General Nursing the Mental Health Nursing in third level.
Further information
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€350
Develop an understanding of what is involved in working with people experiencing mental health difficulties, and with their families. Develop the knowledge, skills and competence needed to pursue higher education studies in mental health nursing and/or to work as a healthcare assistant in a variety of hospital and healthcare settings.
Features of the course
• This course meets an increasing need for trained support staff across the growing mental health service sector.
• Structured work experience organised by college in hospitals/healthcare facilities two days per week (November to May) and in block placement. Work experience organised by the College is subject to an interview process, a review of attendance and module assessment progress.
• Course work is active and experiential, including manual handling, first aid and the practical competencies of a Healthcare Assistant.
• Garda vetting for work experience
Notes: Students taking up work experience placements in healthcare facilities must provide evidence of vaccination against or immunity to specified conditions. Students will be required to satisfy this requirement prior to placement (further information from the College Office)
This is Full Time course work experience shifts are 12 hour duration 7am –7pm minimum 1 day per week. You may not get your placement of choice even if you are successful in the interview process. If your specific interest is Care of Children in Hospital or Recovery in Mental Health you must be over 18 to undertake placement.
Principal areas of study
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Nursing Theory & Practice
• Human Growth and Development
• Understanding Mental Health
• Recovery in Mental Health
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Care Support
• Care Skills
• Safety and Health at Work
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
5M4339: Healthcare Support
Tel: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie