About This Course
This Healthcare Support course equips the student with the practical knowledge and skills required to support and assist people in their daily lives. Throughout the Healthcare Support course, students are assessed using skills demonstrations, oral presentations, written assessments and roleplay scenarios.
Course Content
Care Skills
Care Support
Care of the Older Person
Activities of Living Patient Care
Infection Prevention and Control
Communications
Word Processing
Understanding Mental Health
Work Experience
Progression
Paramedic Science – University of Sunderland
Paramedic Science - Ulster University
General Nursing - TUS Midlands
Health & Society - DCU
Health & Medical Information Science - ATU Sligo
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Course Fees
At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone's reach. That's why all our courses have a single, affordable fee of just €200 in total. No hidden costs, no complex fee structures. Just straightforward, accessible learning to help you achieve your goals. We're proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that sets us apart from other colleges with high fees.
Do you have a Medical Card? Your medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, resulting in a reduced fee of €150.
Caoimhe Farrelly
Occupational Therapy Studies
As a result of this course, I was successful in securing a place in Glasgow Caledonian University to do a BSc Hons degree in Occupational Therapy.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible.