Certificate in Pre-Paramedic Studies

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This one-year full-time course offers you the ideal grounding in the skills and knowledge needed to embark on a career in the paramedic or healthcare fields. This course is designed to introduce learners to the challenges and opportunities of working in emergency services. Why should I apply for this course? If you want an exciting and challenging practical course that can lead to a career in the emergency services, this course is for you.

Before starting the course, it is advisable to work towards obtaining a Driving Licence as this will enhance your employment prospects. What will I study? * • Care Support • Teamworking • Infection Prevention and Control • Work Experience • Care Skills • Emergency Department Care Skills • Care of the Older Person • Safety & Health at Work • Palliative Care Support • First Aid Response * Modules subject to change Progression Options Graduates may use the course to enter third level education via Further Education reserved places in an IT or University or acquire up to 400 CAO points.

Here are examples of courses students can progress to, based on successful course completion: Entry Requirements Applicants should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications.

Links to Third Level Courses **

SETU Carlow Campus CW116 Pharmacy Technician Studies (Level 6) and Illustration CW106 Physiology and Health Science (Level 6) CW758 Applied Social Studies (Level 8) – Professional Social Care

SETU Waterford Campus WD188 Applied Health Care WD175 Pharmaceutical Science (Level 7) (Level 8)

**Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie All applicants are required to complete an assessment and interview before commencing a course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English to complete a Level 5 course. Contact Fintan Walsh on 057 8621480 or email fiwalsh@loetb.ie Duration 1 Year, September to May Award Title, Level and Code QQI Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills (5M3782)

Award Title, Level and Code QQI Cost • Exam Fees €50 (Unless medical card holder) • Uniform/Tunic for course practicals • Fees for Manual handling and First

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