Healthcare - Assistant
A Healthcare Assistant supports existing staff in a hospital or care setting in the practical care and general welfare of clients. They play a vital role in the care team. Career opportunities are excellent as many care settings require prospective employees to hold relevant certification such as this one.
| 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. September - May.
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy.
• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher.
• If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
• Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links
• The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
Career Opportunities
• Hospitals
• Residential Homes
• Nursing Homes
• Day Care Centres
• Home Care Assistants
Further information
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year.
There are no fees to study this course, however, students will have to purchase some additional items when undertaking this course such as;
• Uniform (x2)
• Stethoscope
• Medical Reference Book
Details of cost & supplier will be provided during interview and induction.
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of http://www.susi.ie/.
You will be called for interview in March, April, May or August, depending on which course you have applied for. Following your interview, you will be offered a place, placed on a waiting list or advised of other course options.
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year. Just click on the "Application Weblink" "Register & Apply" above.
Healthcare Assistant 5M4339
This course is designed to
Equip the learner with the knowledge and practical skills required for a career as a hospital attendant / multi-task attendant / professional career in a variety of care settings such as Nursing Homes, hospitals, day care centres, private home care and personal assistant work.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Healthcare Support (5M4339).
Please Note
At registration students will be requested to complete documentation in order to successfully pass a garda vetting process before they commence work experience.
A new national Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Course Content
• Care Support 5N0758
• Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
• Care Skills 5N2770
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience (Learner must complete 21 days in a Care Setting) 5N1356
• Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
• Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
• Care of the Older Person 5N2706
• Nursing Theory & Practice 5N4325
• First Aid Response
• People Manual Handling
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths 5N1833 as an extra module. Occupational First Aid will be provided to learners as an optional extra (Weekend Course).
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
Tel: 07191 45480
E-mail: sligocfe@msletb.ie