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This course in Healthcare Support places an emphasis on the care of people in both the community and in the healthcare residential sector. It is suitable for those wishing to embark on a career in caring and those wishing to gain a recognised qualification in caring.
Healthcare Support
5M3782
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.
Further Study
At Cavan Institute:
Graduates of this course in Healthcare Support may progress to the first year of a BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, which is a level 7 Athlone Institute of Technology degree programme where students take year one in Cavan Institute and remaining years in AIT. Graduates may also apply for a place on the one-year level 6 course, Health Services Supervisory Management also available at Cavan Institute.
Elsewhere:
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue employment in a care setting, either in the home, in HSE or privately run day care centres, nursing homes or in residential care institutions. Job prospects are excellent since many institutions are now advertising for healthcare staff with this qualification.
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills
PHECC Cardiac First Response Community Training (CFR-C)
Patient Moving and Manual Handling
5M3782
Course Fees
€545
Were:
€200
Now:
Course Content
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills
PHECC Cardiac First Response Community Training (CFR-C)
Patient Moving and Manual Handling
Care Skills
Care Support
Care of the Older Person
Activities of Living Patient Care
Infection Prevention and Control
Communications
Word Processing
Safety and Health at Work
Understanding Mental Health
Work Experience
About This Course
This Healthcare support course equips the carer with the practical knowledge and skills required to support and assist people in their daily lives. Throughout the Healthcare Support course, students will visit and obtain work experience in a variety of settings. Placement will be monitored by qualified healthcare practitioners.
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