Course Description
Health Care Support – Evening – Level 5 (Major Award)
Dorset College
Why take this course?
If you’re passionate about helping people, finding a job in the healthcare industry can be one of the most rewarding career choices there is.
A recognised qualification in Healthcare Support that demonstrates a broad range of knowledge, skill and competence to work under supervision as a Healthcare Assistant in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings and/or progress to further or higher education and training – A stepping stone to a degree in Nursing or Social Care.
You can discuss your career options with a Career Guidance Counsellor who will support you in your application through the CAO/UCAS.
What will You Experience?
You will experience a friendly welcoming student-centered learning environment with healthcare professionals who support, mentor and guide you through the skills, knowledge and practical work experience to achieve your goals.
You will study core areas of healthcare and put theory into practice through participation in work experience.
Programme Modules
- Care Skills
- Safety & Health at Work
- Care Support
- Care of the Older Person
- Nursing Theory and Practice
- Work Experience
- Communication
- Palliative Care Support
- Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience
- Junior / Leaving Certificate standard or appropriate QQI/FET Qualification or equivalent
- English Language Proficiency Test where deemed appropriate or an IELTS score of 5.0
If you have previous relevant work experience in this field, you may be exempt from the Work Experience Module. Make a list of all your experience and submit to the college, we will then contact you and arrange a meeting.
If you need a letter from the college we can provide you with same to assist you with getting Work Experience
Note: For those pursuing a degree in Nursing – Grade O6 in ordinary level Math’s is mandatory for entry to Nursing Degree programmes in Ireland and Grade O5 in Ordinary level Math’s for entry to UK Degree programmes.
| College Name | Dorset College |
| Course Category | Health Care, Healthcare |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Dublin, UK |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 1 |
| Course Start Date | 12th October 2021 |
| Course End Date | 15th September 2022 |
| Course Fee | 2000 |
| Course Duration | Duration: 1 year |
| Course Times | Evening: Tuesday & Thursday + 8 Sats Time: 18.30 to 21.30 p.m |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | Healthcare Support Level 5 Major Award |
| Entry Requirements | Junior / Leaving Certificate standard or appropriate QQI/FET Qualification or equivalent. Mature Adults with relevant life work experience . English Language Proficiency Test where deemed appropriate or an IELTS score of 5.0 (This is not applicable to English Native Speakers) |
| Career Path | Graduates of this course are eligible for consideration for academic progression routes in Nursing and related Health Studies in Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland. The following options include: Level 8 Bachelor of Science in General Nursing and other specialist Nursing degree courses in D.C.U. and U.C.D and 10 other regional Universities and Institutes Nursing Degrees through UCAS Application Related QQI/HET Level 8 Degrees include Social Studies in Social Care and Health Promotion and Physical Activity |
Course Provider
Dorset College
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Dorset College
7 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1, Dublin., Dublin
Republic of Ireland
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