Programme Aim
The Healthcare Support Programme (FULL-TIME & PART-TIME) will equip you with the skills to work in a high demand sector and provide you with the opportunity to participate in a practice-led teaching and learning environment.
- Safety & Health at Work
- Work Experience (includes Work Placement)
- Care Skills
- Care Support
- Communications
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Palliative Care
- Care of the Older Person
- Maternity Care
*Subject to change*
- Safety and Health at Work (September – December 2024)
- Infection Prevention & Control (September – December 2024)
- Communications and Work Experience (September 2024 – April 2025)
*Subject to change*
- Return to Learning Level 4 minor award or
- Leaving Certificate student – CAO Points: 280 and O4 in English and Mathematics or above
- Basic Computer Skills in Microsoft Office Suite: Word and Outlook
- All students must satisfy a BKSB English and Mathematics and satisfactory Interview process
- Satisfactory outcome of the Garda Vetting process is a requirement of this programme
- Applicants must be 18 years old (minimum) on entry
- Work Placement of 150 hours are mandatory in a relevant healthcare setting
Graduates can apply to progress to the 6M2218 Social and Vocational Integration (Social Care Level 6)
This course is available Full Time (VTOS) and Part Time (BTEI)
- FULL TIME (VTOS Programme): 5 days a week, over 1 year
*Students must be eligible under the (VTOS) Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme – see study options page for more information.
- PART TIME (BTEI Programme): 3 mornings per week
*Students must be eligible under the (BTEI) Back to Education Initiative – see study options page for more information.
This course is offered free to learners.
*Course completion is reliant on Garda Vetting Process.
*Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board reserves the right to refuse course admission and/or completion.
Qualifications are acceptable to secure employment across a wide range of healthcare settings to include the public, private and voluntary sectors. Common areas of employment include hospitals, residential homes and community nursing units.
- Patient Manual Handling
- CPR/AED
- PHECC Training
*Subject to change/minimal costs may apply
