QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills (5M3782) Full Time
This is a full-time programme that will provide the learner with a broad range of skills in the area of Healthcare. This course aims to respond to the growing demand for skilled workers within the Healthcare sector in Ireland
We work with the HSE and other healthcare and community care agencies to ensure that we prepare our students with the required abilities and skills that will allow them to enter into employment after graduation. This course aims to respond to the growing demand for skilled workers within the Healthcare sector in Ireland
Modules Palliative Care Support | Care Skills | Care of the Older Person | Care Support | Infection Prevention and Control | Understanding Mental Health | Work Experience | Communications | First Aid Response| Patient Moving & Handling
Entry Requirements The course is aimed towards individuals who are over 21 years of age, are unemployed and/or have been getting certain Social Welfare payments.
N.B. if you have been made unemployed/redundant due to COVID-19 you may be entitled to apply to VTOS.
Progression Options This course can provide the learner with competencies to progress to QQI Level 6 programmes or Employment. This course provides relevant skills for employment in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Community Care Assistants, etc. Learners can progress to further study in areas like Nursing Studies, Social Care, etc.
Venue Newbridge Further Education and Training Centre
Frequency Sept ’21 – May ‘22
Contact Darryl Griffith on 045-434297 or email darrylgriffith@kwetb.ie
Fee There is no fee for this course
