Health Service Skills with Occupational Therapy
The aim of this full-time one year programme is to provide the learner with an understanding of treatment and therapeutic interventions in everyday activities in a variety of 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
One year – September 2026 to May 2027.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment. Garda Vetting is also required.
Careers / Further progression
Links to 3rd Level: View links to Third level via course Web Page link below.
Further information
Start Date: 01/09/2026. End Date: 14/05/2027.
€50 QQI Level 5 Certification Fee. Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.
There is detailed information on the range of grants and funds for students in further education on the website www.studentfinance.ie
Apply via "Application Weblink" above. This link will bring you directly to the Fetch course application portal.
The aim of this full-time one year programme is to provide the learner with an understanding of treatment and therapeutic interventions in everyday activities in a variety of healthcare settings. On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings, including as an OT Assistant, or to progress to further and or higher education and training in Ireland or the UK.
Award Title: QQI Level 5 Certification in Health Service Skills 5M3782.
Modules:
Care Support
Infection Prevention & Control
Teamworking
Work Experience
Care of the Older Person
Care Skills
Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory
Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice
Modules are subject to change.
Additional Certificates may include:
Patient Moving and Handling
Cardiac First Responder
HIQA standards
Dementia awareness
Basic First Aid
Safeguarding the vulnerable adult at risk of abuse
Risk and restrictive practice in healthcare
Tusla Child Protection
End of life care
5M3782 - Health Services Skills
For further information, contact Elaine on 057 9349424 or email tullamore@loetb.ie.