Course Description
Physiotherapy studies
Dunboyne College of Further Education
Physiotherapy Studies
Health Service Skills 5M3782
WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDIES?
Students who undertake this one-year
course in Physiotherapy studies will gain an
understanding of the principles and practices
of rehabilitation and an insight into how to
assess and treat clients whose movement
is restricted by illness, injury, disability or
age. Learners will gain the skills needed by
the HSE to work in the healthcare sector,
which will help them to understand therapy
programmes and support clients in restoring
or improving their mobility.
COURSE CONTENT
• Physiotherapy Assistance Practice
• Physiotherapy Assistance Therapy Theory
• Care Support
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Infection Protection and Control
• Anatomy and Physiology Body Massage
• Human Growth and Development
• Care Skills
• Safety and Health at work
• Nutrition
• Exercise and Fitness
• Kinesiology
• Body Massage and Figure Analysis
CERTIFICATION:
• QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills 5M3782
• Massage
• Occupational First Aid
• Patient Handling
| Course Code | 5M3782 |
| College Name | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Category | Health Care, Healthcare |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Meath, UK |
| Course Start Date | 7th September 2020 |
| Course End Date | 14th May 2021 |
| Course Duration | One Year |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Entry Requirements | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Leaving Cert or LCA Mature Students of all backgrounds Other equivalent qualification All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course enables graduates to progress to a Level 6 QQI award in Physiotherapy and thereafter progress to the Level 8 degree offed at the Royal College of Surgeons. Alternatively, students can progress to a sports or science related Level 8 degree and then to the Level 9 Physiotherapy at UCD. There are many progression options for students to study Physiotherapy in the UK. Graduates may also apply for several other Level 7 and 8 degrees in universities and ITs or private colleges around the country. The PrePhysiotherapy course is very valuable for students and permits them to directly access employment. EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: Colaiste Ide: 6M5147 Pre-University Physiotherapy (Level 6, 1 year) Drogheda College of Further Education: 6M5147 Pre-University Physiotherapy (Level 6, 1 Year) Royal College of Surgeons: RC004 Physiotherapy (Level 8, 4 years) (Level 5 and 6 / Mature Entry requirement) Waterford Institute of Technology: WD006 Health and Exercise Science (Level 8, 4 Years) |
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