QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION

Health Service Skills 5M3782

Duration: 1 Year | Part-time

Funded course for those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

HOW WILL I LEARN?

You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, mandatory work placement and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Results are based largely on assessment of assignments you hand in over the course of the year.  On successful completion of each module, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade for that module.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU!

We are looking for people interested in working in partnership with others to advocate and care for individuals or groups who require support. Healthcare assistants are key members of the inter-disciplinary team which delivers care in hospitals, residential care homes and private houses. This course will give professional carers the knowledge and skills to support vulnerable adults who, for a variety of reasons, require short-term or long-term assistance.

CAREER / PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

This course offers progression opportunities through the Higher Education Links Scheme to General Health Care in third level, for example:

• DC209 L8 Health and Society – Dublin City University

• MH107 L8 Social Science Maynooth Uni.

• TU991 L8 Applied Social Studies in Social Care – TU Dublin

• SE939 L8 Applied Social Studies in Social Care – SETU Waterford

For those interested in going to work, you will be qualified for full-time and part-time employment in nursing home settings. Or you could opt for more flexible working hours by signing on with a nursing/care agency.

ENTRY / REQUIREMENTS

• Everyone in receipt of a social welfare payment is entitled to apply for the Healthcare Support course.

• Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who can successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)

• Mature students welcome

• If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment

ENQUIRIES

Email: furthered@kmcfe.ie

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