Certificate in Community Healthcare (with Social Studies)

 

FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Community and Health Services (DCHSX)

Course Tutor:  Olive Keyes

This is a one-year, full-time course that prepares students to work in a broad range of healthcare settings.

Component Awards:

  • Communications (G20001)
  • Work Experience (W20008)
  • Care Provision and Practice (D20003)
  • Human Growth and Development (D20032)
  • Legal Studies (B20132)
  • Nutrition (C20140)
  • Social Studies (G20031)
  • Child Development (D20005)
  • Occupational First Aid (D20188)

Minimum Entry Requirements:

  • Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of an interview.
  • Mature applicants are welcome.
  • Garda Clearance will be required.

Progression:

  • Opportunities to progress to further and higher level education.
  • Care assistant positions in hospitals, nursing homes and various community care settings.

Costs:

Approximately €250 to cover the costs of textbooks and examination fees.