Award Title: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills
Award Code: 5M3782
Course Code: 499464
Programme Description:
This is a one-year, full-time programme that provides learners with the relevant qualifications to work in the healthcare sector as healthcare assistants/support staff in hospitals, nursing homes or in the community. Our students are provided with the professional skills and qualifications necessary to pursue a career in the emergency services.
Component Awards:
- Care Support (5N0758)
- Infection Prevention and Control (5N3734)
- Communications (5N0690)
- Work Experience (5N1356)
- Care Skills (5N2770)
- Safety and Health at work 5N1794
- Nutrition (5N2006)
- Intellectual Disability Studies (5N1652)
- Understanding Mental Health (5N3772)
- English As A Second Language (5N1632)
Progression:
- Opportunities to work in Care assistant positions in hospitals, nursing homes and in various community care settings
- Opportunities to progress to further and higher education
Additional Activities:
Additional short courses may be offered in the areas of Fire Safety, Cardiac First Responder and Safe Breakaway Training.