Certificate in Community Health Services with Psychology

Certificate in Community Health Services

with Psychology Fetchcourses.ie Reference: 335418

Due to the demand in our community for skilled care workers, this course will facilitate students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in this field of work. This qualification enables graduates to work in nursing homes, day care centres, and residential homes or as agency care workers within the community.

Why should I apply for this course? This course is suitable for both mature students and school leavers, who would like to work in the area of health and social care. This QQI Award provides the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling and rewarding career providing care and support to vulnerable people in the community. Students will acquire knowledge of health and social care theories and best practice. Students will also acquire practical experience on work placement. This could include a variety of settings such as resource centres, hostels for homeless, addiction services and youth projects.

What will I study? * • Understanding Mental Health • Psychology • Safety and Health at Work • Family Studies • Customer Service • Intellectual Disability Studies • Human Growth & Development • Word Processing • Work Experience * Modules subject to change

Progression Options Graduates with this qualification may be eligible for roles in social care, health care, community support, information officer and youth work. 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 graduates can progress on successful course completion:

Links to Third Level Courses **

SETU Carlow Campus CW758 Applied Social Studies – Professional Social Care CW717 Applied Social Studies – Professional Social Care (Level 8)

(Level 7)

Carlow College PC404 (Level 7) Applied Social Studies in Social Care

TUS Athlone Campus AL860 Social Care Practice (Level 8)

TUS Limerick Campus LC292 Social Care Work (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

PROGRESSION FOCUSED

EMPLOYMENT FOCUSED

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 and interview before commencing a Further Education course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English to complete a Level 5 course.

Contact Keith McClearn on 057 8621480 or email kmcclearn@loetb.ie

Duration 1 Year, September to May Award Title, Level and Code QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Health Services with Psychology (5M4468)

Award Title, Level and Code QQI

Cost • Exam Fees €50 (Unless medical card holder) • Fees for Manual handling and First Aid course (courses provided by external provider)