Health Sector Studies with Nursing Skills
This innovative course has been designed to prepare participants for careers in administration and other areas within the Health Services Executive (HSE), in hospitals, nursing homes, health centres, clinics and with general practitioners.
| 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
A minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent.
OR
Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 qualifications.
The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as being equivalent to the Leaving Certificate.
All applicants will be invited to an Applicant Information Meeting.
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Links
For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie , www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit www.cao.ie
Examples of Progression to Higher Education
Full-time Courses:
Graduates may use their qualifications to apply for a place in a variety of Higher Education Institutions. For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie, www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions.
Links to Nursing Degree programmes are also via the Higher Education Links Scheme. Please see http://www2.cao.ie/fetac/FETACNursingQuota.pdf
UCD – BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology – DN750
TU Dublin – BA Social Care – TU 996
DCU – BSc Health and Society – DC209
South East Technology University (SETU) – Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with SETU linking this course’s QQI award (5M4468) to a range of WIT degrees. Please see https://www.wit.ie/future_students/fe_progression/further-education-progression-scheme
Career Opportunities
Students who specialise in this area will be in a strong position to meet the employment opportunities that exist in acute hospitals, community care health centres, general practices, hospitals for older people, and psychiatric hospitals.
At the end of this one-year course, graduates will be able to enter the Health Service sector with a set of professional, recognised skills with which they can commence their career. They also have the option of continuing their education at third level.
Further information
The registration fee for courses is €100 for 2026/2027. Please note that some courses may require additional payments.
Grants are available to eligible students. Eligibility depends on individual financial circumstances and a grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI), see www.susi.ie.
This innovative course has been designed to prepare participants for careers in hospitals, nursing homes, health centres, clinics and working along side general practitioners. Students who complete this course can also consider careers in the administration and other selected areas, of the Health Services Executive (HSE). This course will be of interest to school leavers, adult learners who wish to return to the work-force, and people from other countries, who aim to gain employment in healthcare in Ireland.
Students who successfully complete this course, will be in a strong position to avail of the employment opportunities that exist in acute hospitals, community care health centres, general practices, hospitals for older people, and psychiatric hospitals.
At the end of this one-year course, graduates will be able to enter the Health Service sector with a professional set of recognised skills with which they can commence their career. They also have the option of continuing their education at third level.
Anatomy & Physiology
Nursing Theory and Practice
Care of the Older Person
Social Studies
Dietetics
Human Growth & Development
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
Disclaimer: The college reserves the right to make any alterations to any programme as might be required. Where there is insufficient enrolment a course may be cancelled.
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Course Details
QQI Certificate in Community Health Services (5M4468) – NFQ Level 5
Certification Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Certificate in Community Health Services
Award Code: 5M4468
Level: 5 – Further Education & Training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change.
City of Dublin FET College Ballsbridge Campus
Shelbourne Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Ireland D04 R201
e: info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
t: 01 668 4806