Introduction to Healthcare
This course will give you the ability to develop the relevant knowledge, skills and competence in the area of healthcare which enable employment, under direct supervision, in a healthcare setting, or progression to further education and training.
Certification: QQI level 4 Award in Office Skills (4M2010)
Modules:
- Healthcare
- Career Planning
- Work Experience
- Communications
- Customer Service
- Functional Maths
- Personal Effectiveness
- IT Skills
- Word Processing
- Assignment Preparation
Places available: 10
Course Requirements: For those with English as a second language, a good standard of both written and spoken English is required.
Progression Routes:
- Employment in the healthcare sector
- Further Education: Specialise in a specific areas, for example a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Health Service Skills or Community Health Service in Newbridge FETC
- Third Level Education: Apply directly to an undergraduate degree or to Access Programmes in institutions such as UCD, Trinity College or Carlow IT.
