Healthcare Support (QQI Level 5) - Full Time / Part Time

Programme Aim

In response to the demand in our community for skilled care workers, this course will facilitate students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in this field of work. This qualification enables graduates to work in nursing homes, day care centres, and residential homes or as agency care workers within the community.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be expected to a Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard education.
Relevant work experience coupled with life experience.
Included in the admission process is an interview followed by an online assessment in Mathematics and English.
All applicants are subject to an interview.

Full Time Course Content*

Title	Award	Awarding Body
Care Support	Level 5 - Care Support	QQI
Safety and Health at Work	Level 5 - Safety and Health at Work	QQI
Care Skills	Level 5 - Care Skills	QQI
Communications	Level 5 - Communications	QQI
Work Experience	Level 5 - Work Experience	QQI
Infection Prevention and Control	Level 5 - Infection Prevention and Control	QQI
Care of the Older Person	Level 5 - Care of the Older Person	QQI
Palliative Care	Level 5 - Palliative Care	QQI

*Subject to change*

Part Time Course Content*

Title	Award	Awarding Body
Safety and Health at Work (September – December 2019)	Level 5 - Safety and Health at Work	QQI
Infection Prevention & Control (September – December 2019)	Level 5 - Infection Prevention & Control	QQI
Communications and Work Experience (September 2019 – April 2020)	Level 5 - Communications and Work Experience	QQI

*Subject to change*

Course Duration

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.

Progression

On successfully completing the programme students will be in a good position to progress onto further or higher education.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may be able to secure employment as a healthcare worker in hospitals, nursing homes, community day services and as home-help support.

FEE

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

Healthcare Support (QQI Level 5)

Venue

Portarlington FETC

Bracklone Street

Portarlington

County Laois

Start Date September 2022

End Date June 2023

Facilities

Study Room
Free Parking
Disabled Parking
Canteen

Contact

Margaret Morrin

Email:

mmorrin@loetb.ie

Phone

(057) 8623161

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Centre Opening Times

Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

* Bank Holidays and Public Holidays – Closed

Location

Testimonials

Read what our past students have to say about their experience with Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre

“I found the course useful and interesting. Teachers were very helpful and understanding as most of us were going back to education after many years of not studying.
After successfully completing the first year of course I was lucky enough to get work experience, as an Accounts Assistant.”

Zane Polaskova (Student)

Accounts Assistant

“The decision to return to education was one of the best choices I made, the thought seemed daunting at the start but I soon settled in. All of the tutors were very helpful and the students gave each other support, I made some great friends who will be friends for life. The course I chose was Office Administration, this course most definitely helped me to secure the job I have today.”