Health Care Support
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work independently and under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings and or to progress to 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 Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4. Mature students with relevant life or work experience. All candidates will be interviewed individually.
Careers / Further progression
Employability Statement
On completion of this programme, learners may pursue roles within the healthcare sector across the lifespan. This includes roles as Healthcare Assistants, Care Support Worker, & broad range of roles in acute & long term care settings, Community Supports setting along with Assisted Living, in the healthcare industry across public, private and community sector.
Further information
Commencement date: 07/09/2026.
Full time PLC students with low income may qualify for grant (www.susi.ie)
Apply online. Please click on "Application Weblink" above.
Course Aim
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work independently and under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings and or to progress to higher education and training.
Why Do This Course?
• Strong links with high quality work experience placements in HSE hospitals and services as well as private nursing homes.
• Graduates for this course have secured permanent positions in the Public and Private sector. While others have opted to continue with their studies at Third Level.
• Opportunity to undertake an extra module to achieve a second Major Award in Health Services Skills which is required to work in some HSE services
Mandatory Components:
Care Skills (5N2770)
Care Support (5N0758)
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N2356)
Elective Components:
Two components from the following list will be selected by the college subject to availability:
Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734)
Nursing Theory and Practice (5N4325)
Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749)
Word Processing (5N1358)
Care of the Older Person (5N2760)
Work Experience: Work Experience is a compulsory part of the course. Garda vetting is required and will be organised through the college.
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Dublin College Clondalkin Collinstown Park,
Rowlagh, Clondalkin,
Dublin 22, D22X458.
t: 01 457 2300
e: fet@collinstownpark.ie