Healthcare Assistant
The Healthcare Assistant course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and competence to work under supervision in providing support in a variety of healthcare settings or to progress to further and higher education and training.
| 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 Cert or its equivalent. For mature students, life and/or work experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• An interest in working as a Healthcare Professional. Work experience in the area would be an advantage.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
The Healthcare Service Skills award is the Department of Health’s recommended qualification for all Healthcare Assistants working in the public and private sector. Graduates have excellent career opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings.
Progression
Graduates who achieve the required standard may progress to further studies in the FET sector at level 6 or to IT Colleges/Universities through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
DCU
BSc Health and Society (DC209)
TUD
TU736 Sports Science and Health
TU791 Applied Social Studies in Social Care
TU936 Sports Science and Health
TU991 Applied Social Studies in Social Care
TU997 Applied Social Care
MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY
BSocSc Social Science (MH107)
BA Arts (MH101)
BA Psychology (MH106)
Please note: The progression routes listed above are indicative only, and are based on the information currently available to Dundrum College of Further Education.
Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems for specific programmes with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions
The websites www.qqi.ie and www.cao.ie also offer information on entry/progression requirements for applicants.
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved full-time third-level education in Ireland and also, in some cases, funding for students studying outside of Ireland.
Support is available to all types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education. www.susi.ie
Applications open from December 1st. You start by completing our centralised online application form (via the “Apply Now” button on the course page).
The Healthcare Assistant course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and competence to work under supervision in providing support in a variety of healthcare settings or to progress to further and higher education and training.
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a healthcare professional under supervision. An interest in working as a Healthcare Professional is important, and work experience in the area would be an advantage.
Additional Training
First Aid Responder and Patient Moving & Handling are also offered.
Work Experience
Supervised clinical experience in nursing homes, hospitals, and other health facilities is incorporated into this course. Students will be required to undertake Garda Vetting prior to work placements commencing.
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills – Code 5M3782
Patient Moving and Handling Certificate
Occupational First Aid Certificate.
Programme of Study
Elective Modules
• Care Skills
• Care of the Older Person
• Rehabilitation Support
• Palliative Care
Core Modules
• Care Support
• Communications
• Work Experience (120 hours may be required)
• Infection Prevention and Control
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
Additional Training
First Aid Responder and Patient Moving & Handling are also offered.
Work Experience
Supervised clinical experience in nursing homes, hospitals, and other health facilities is incorporated into this course. Students will be required to undertake Garda Vetting prior to work placements commencing.
5M3782 - Health Services Skills
Email: info@dcfe.ie
Tel: +353 1 298 5412 - 9am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm Monday to Friday