Healthcare Support (QQI Level 5

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This full time programme provides students with the essential foundational knowledge, skills and experience needed to work within the healthcare sectors to include a range of settings such as hospitals, residential units, nursing homes and community based facilities.

Who should apply for this course? • Develop the theoretical and practical skills necessary to pursue a caring career. • Develop the skills, knowledge and competence to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings. • Employment options available across a wide range of healthcare settings to include public, private and voluntary sectors.

What will I study? (Modules) • Care Support • Care skills • Safety and Health at Work • Infection Prevention and Control • Care of The Older Person • Intellectual Disability Studies • Palliative Care Support • Communications • Work Experience

*Subject to change

Additional Certification • Patient Manual Handling • CPR & AED • PHECC Training

Progression Options The Healthcare Support award affords progression to degree level to healthcare related courses. Students who satisfy the criteria set by the CAO process for progression to third level education may secure a place in many Universities, Technological Universities or Institutes of Technology.

Holders of a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support may secure employment as Healthcare Assistant across a wide range of healthcare settings to include the public, private and voluntary sectors. Common areas for employment include hospitals, residential homes, community nursing units, nursing homes, community based services and home care packages servicing diverse needs across the lifespan. Entry Requirements • Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, or equivalent standard of education. • Abbeyleix FETC welcomes applications from mature students.

Applicants are assessed on relevant life and work experience. • Applicants are required to complete an online assessment and a short interview before commencing the course.

Garda Vetting At the start of the course students are requested to complete the Garda Vetting process. Completing this process and receiving clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement.

Contact Helen Kavanagh on 057 873 1127 or email abbeyleixfet@loetb.ie

Duration 1 academic year full time – 5 days per week.

Part-time options are available. Please check our website www. abbeyleixfetc.ie for further details.

Award Title, Level and Code Healthcare Support QQI Level 5 5M4339

Cost There are no registration or tuition fees payable to Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre. However please note cost of materials is approximately €100 to include books and materials.

How to Apply Apply online at www.abbeyleixfetc.ie or through www.fetchcourses.ie