- Location: Waterford College of Further Education, Parnell Street, Waterford.
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
A course providing students with the knowledge and experience to obtain future employment in the health services, hospitals, nursing homes, or in the community.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ or equivalent.
- Successful completion of interview.
- Garda vetting is a requirement on place acceptance.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Work experience placement in a related vocational area is an integral part of this course. It will consist of 2 block placements and day release (day to be specified by the college.) Students must obtain work placement themselves.
This course will also require three weeks of block placement.
CERTIFICATION
- QQl (FETAC) National Vocational Certificate Level 5 - Healthcare Support (5M4339)
PROGRESSION
The full QQl (FETAC) Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third-level institutions nationv/ide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions.
Specific progression links are available with WIT for this course (see page 41).
COURSE CONTENT
- Care Support
- Health and Safety at Work
- Care Skills
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Nutrition
- Care of the Older Person
- Occupational First Aid
- Manual & Patient Handling
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Healthcare Assistants
- Disability Care
- Nursing Home Care
- Hospital Care Assistants
- Level 7 - BSc in Applied Healthcare. WIT
Course Location
About Waterford College of Further Education
Located in the heart of Waterford City, WCFE offers the largest range of Further Education courses in the South East. Over the past , the College has increased its and in excess students, in the current academic year. This reflects the College’s excellent reputation for providing high quality courses leading directly to employment or third-level education. Our state of the art facilities and motivated teaching staff allow us to provide you with the opportunity to pursue your personal and academic goals. They Theylcome students of all ages, abilities and nationalities and promise to provide you with a learning environment which is both innovative and supportive.
WCFE graduates enjoy professional qualifications certified and accredited by national and internationally recognised examining and professional bodies.
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