Programme Code: 5M4339
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Healthcare Support 5M4339
QQI LEVEL
5
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
This one year course is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings or to progress to further and or higher education and training.
TYPICAL COURSE CONTENT
Modules offered include the following:
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Health Hygiene and Safety
- Care Support
- Care of the Older Person
- Care Skills
- Nursing Theory and Practice
- Communications
- Work Experience
* Some of these modules may be subject to change
FEES
Administration Charge: €165
QQI Exam Fee: €50*
*Exempt if you are the holder of a valid Medical Card
EMPLOYMENT/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from the course can secure employment as Healthcare Assistants in a variety of care settings in the private or public sector.
Graduates can progress to QQI Level 6 Healthcare Services Supervisory Management Skills in Central College Limerick. Graduates can also access a range of related courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities.
I studied Health Care Support in the 2018/2019 academic year. I had the most wonderful time during my studies at Central College Limerick. I had very good tutors who were always there to help out whenever I needed help. I enjoyed every moment doing the course. The course opened up a world of new experiences that were exciting to know about. After graduating I am employed as a fully qualified Health Care Assistant putting to use the invaluable knowledge I got from tutors in the college. I am grateful and happy that I chose to attend my course at Central College Limerick.
Phangano Ndhlovu
Past Student
Entry Requirements:
Education: The standard entry requirements for courses are as follows: • Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent • Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply. NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. • Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements
In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.
CERF (Common European Framework of Reference) proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English. Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and they may be subject to full international fees.
To access programmes leading to a particular award, the learner should have reached the standards of knowledge, skill and competence associated with the preceding level of the National Framework of Qualifications, i.e. to access a Level 6 programme, the learner must have achieved a Level 5 qualification.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with others responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Garda Vetting: All offers of a place on a programme at Central College Limerick are be made subject to the receipt of satisfactory Garda Vetting.
