Healthcare Support (QQI Major Award)

Course details

The Healthcare Support Course is designed to give those wishing to work in the healthcare system a thorough grounding in the necessary skills. The course is relevant and highly practical, with each module focusing on a specific area of care.

Whether planning to work in hospitals, in the community, in residential care or childcare learners will find stimulating and functional modules with knowledge which can easily be applied to the workplace.

Due to our size and comprehensive range of quality QQI Awards, we can offer learners the option to design and study the awards/modules that best suit their learning style and career goals.

The programme duration is a combination of directed and self-directed learning activity including work placements. Please see “Location & Dates” for schedules and attendance times.

Some of the many benefits in studying with us on this course:

• The ability to design a course that best suits your learning requirements and career goals.
• One of the first Private Providers to have this new substantial Major Award validated by QQI. All our Awards are Fully Validated & Approved by QQI.
• Unique modules available including Operating Department Care Skills and Activities of Living Patient Care.
• More choice, Innovative Learning approach, High Quality and unbeatable prices – Why Pay more for the same FETAC Award!
• All student fees for this Major Award are fully secure and protected by a Bank Guarantee.
• Interest Free Easy Payment Plan available with this course. »Click here for further details.
• We only offer QQI awards thus ensuring high Quality and Standards.
• Work placement Insurance can be covered by us in certain circumstances. Ask for details.
• Group Discounts Available.
• We are an approved Garda Vetting Organisation.

FETAC/QQI Modules to be Covered Include:

• Care Skills
• Care Support
• Communications
• Safety and Health at Work
• Work Experience
• Care of the Older Person
• Infection Prevention & Control
• Nursing Theory & Practice

Extra Modules covered:

• Occupational First Aid (FETAC Level 5) + CPR.
• Patient/People Handling

Programme Entry Requirements

• Minimum Leaving Certificate or equivalent or relevant life and work experience.
• Students will need to fulfil a minimum of 150 hours work experience as part of their work experience module with this course (in the Healthcare Sector) as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience.
• Certain assessments require completion of work, which must be observed and evaluated by a Supervisor or Line manager.
• Garda vetting is required for all Healthcare placements and students can apply for this through The Open College.