Healthcare Assistant & Operating Department Skills
This course will equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and competence required to work as a healthcare assistant in any healthcare setting but in particular within an operating department in Acute Hospitals.
| 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
Entry Requirements
For Level 5 courses:
Over 17 years of age and successful completion of upper secondary education (i.e. 5th and 6th year) or equivalent
AND
Successful completion of a Leaving Certificate, or QQI L4 award (or equivalent international qualification)
For Level 6 courses:
The basic entry requirement to all full-time Level 6 programmes is the successful completion of a Level 5 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
Applicants who do not meet these requirements, and who are between 17 and 23 years old, will be referred to our Guidance Counsellor.
Garda Vetting (Clearance)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland /Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
We will provide you with information about making an application for clearance, but it is your responsibility to complete any necessary application and to obtain clearance. If you are offered a place on a course, you will be issued with information at registration.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
BSc in applied healthcare (CIFE & SETU)
Physiology and Health Science (SETU Carlow)
Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy (SETU Carlow)
Further information
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie www.susi.ie
You will be invited to an interview – this is to make sure that you’ve made the right choice!
You will work as part of the existing skilled team in direct patient care. This course is open to anyone with an interest in working in an acute hospital setting. You will be introduced to specific operating department care skills, alongside core modules such as Infection prevention & Control and Health & Safety.
What Makes This Course Special
Detailed technical knowledge
Expert teaching team
Excellent progression routes
Excellent Work Experience opportunities
Immediate Employment opportunities post qualification.
Direct to work qualifications
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support 5M4339
Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) First Aid Response
Patient Lifting & Manual Handling
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Course Content
Care Support
Care Skills
Infection Prevention & Control
Work Experience
Communications
Care of the Older Person
Safety and Health at Work
Operating Department Care Skills
5M4339 - Healthcare Assistant
Phone: 059 913 4230 Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie