Certificate in Healthcare Support

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This course aims to give learners the opportunity to gain employment with the HSE, private agencies or nursing homes in the Healthcare sector. It will also enable learners to explore whether the pre-hospital care field is a suitable area for them, while gaining essential life skills in a structured programme.

Graduates may also progress to further study through the Higher Education Links Scheme both in Ireland and the UK in Healthcare, Paramedics or Nursing. Why should I apply for this course? Learners will gain a recognised professional qualifications and practical training in all aspects of patient care, together with Manual Handling and First Aid. Graduates will be qualified HSE-recognised carers on successful completion of the course. What will I study? * • Care Support • Safety & Health at Work • Care Skills • Customer Service • Work Experience • Care of the Older Person • Infection Prevention and Control • Palliative Care Support • Word Processing * Modules subject to change Progression Options Students may use the course to enter any College 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 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.

All applicants are required to complete an assessment before commencing a course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English and Maths.

Links to Third Level Courses **

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Business Management – Soccer CW178 Sport Science (with options) (Level 8)

TUS Athlone Campus AL663 Business (Sport and Recreation) (Level 6)

TUS Limerick Campus Thurles LC422 Sports Strength and Conditioning (Level 8)

TUS Limerick Campus LC295 Business Studies with Sports Management (Level 8) Contact Sandra Molloy on 057 8621480 or email smolloy@loetb.ie Duration 1 Year, September to May Award Title, Level and Code • QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports,

Recreation & Exercise • ITEC Certificate in Gym Instruction • Active Leadership Course • Certificate in GAA Coaching • Certificate in FAI Kickstart 1 • First Aid Responder (QQI Level 5 module) Cost • Exam Fees €50 (Unless medical card holder)

PROGRESSION FOCUSED

EMPLOYMENT FOCUSED

**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