Healthcare Programmes (QQI Level 5)
Healthcare Programmes QQI Level 5: Healthcare Support 5M4339 - Community Care 5M2786
PROGRAMME AIMS
These full time programmes provide students with the essential foundational knowledge, skills and experience needed to work within the healthcare sectors to include a range of settings such as hospitals, residential units, nursing homes and community based facilities.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Candidates should be of Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
- All entries are subject to interview and online assessment
- Applicants will be required to undertake character vetting by the National Vetting Bureau
AREAS OF STUDY*
- Care Support
- Care skills
- Safety and Health at Work
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Care of The Older Person
- Intellectual Disability Studies
- Palliative Care Support
- Human Growth and Development
- Care Provision and Practice
- Communications
- Work Experience
*Subject to change
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION*
- Patient Manual Handling
- CPR/AED
- PHECC Training
- Awareness Certificates in Healthcare
*Subject to change/minimal costs apply
COURSE DURATION & FREQUENCY
1 academic year full time – 5 days per week
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Qualifications are acceptable to secure employment across a wide range of healthcare settings to include the public, private and voluntary sectors. Common areas for employment include hospitals, residential homes, community nursing units, nursing homes, community based services and home care packages while servicing diverse needs across the lifespan.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPTIONS
Both awards afford progression to degree level to many healthcare related studies. Students who have satisfied the criteria set by the CAO process for progression to third level education may secure a place in many of the Institutes of Technology.
Possible Progression Options include*:
| CAO Title | Level / Course Title | College |
|---|---|---|
| AL765 | Level 7 - Applied Social Studies in Social Care | Athlone IT |
| WD005 | Level 8 - BSc in Applied Health Care | Waterford IT |
| CW017 | Level 7- Applied Social Studies | Carlow IT |
| LC602 | Level 7 - BA Social Care Work | Limerick IT (Ennis Campus) |
*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and entry is subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please check with the individual college websites for more information on application. Information also available at www.cao.ie
FEES
There are no tuition fees payable to Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre. However, please note there are costs involved in taking a course e.g. materials, additional training and QQI exam fees. A student registration fee must be paid on joining the course.
FUNDING
VTOS/PLC places are available on the course (please contact the Centre for further information). The range of financial support available to students includes: Student Maintenance Grant (SUSI) and the Back to Education Allowance. For further information click on HEA Student Finance and SUSI
*Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board reserves the right to refuse course admission and/or completion.
Qualifications
Certificate in Healthcare Support/Community Care Level 5
Location
Abbeyleix FETC
Mountrath Road
Abbeyleix
County Laois
R32 TX30
Duration
Start Date: September 2022
End Date: June 2023
Facilities
- Study Room
- Free Parking
- Disabled Parking
- Canteen
Contact
Helen Kavanagh, Centre Manager
Email:
abbeyleixfet@loetb.ie
Phone
(057) 873 1127
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Centre Opening Times
Monday
9:00 AM
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3:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM
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3:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM
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3:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM
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3:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM
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1:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
* Bank Holidays and Public Holidays – Closed
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Testimonials
Read what our past students have to say about their experience with the Healthcare Programme courses at Abbeyleix FETC
“Returning to education was a new beginning for me. I initially studied QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies at
Abbeyleix FETC and worked for a number of years in the childcare sector. When I saw a QQI Level 5
Healthcare Support course advertised in 2017-2018, I decided to merge my former learning and skills, with
my intention of securing employment as a healthcare assistant. Thankfully with the encouragement and
support from all staff including my teachers, my time here was truly enjoyable. Making new friends to whom
I’m still in contact with was such an added bonus.
By following my choice of career as a healthcare assistant, through my studies at Abbeyleix FETC, I found
that it gave me courage to seek employment again. I now work as a healthcare assistant for the CPL agency.
I am based between The Irish Prison Service, Portlaoise and the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. I find
myself referring and reflecting back upon the skills and theory that I have learnt in Abbeyleix FETC on a daily
basis. This learning and knowledge will stay with me for my life time.
Abbeyleix FETC has given me the opportunity to follow the path of my choice of career and secure
employment. Attending Abbeyleix FETC was a fantastic experience for me and it has given me the
confidence in myself in which I felt I had lost. Thank you so much for your enormous support and
encouragement to keep me going. I am truly grateful to all of the staff at Abbeyleix FETC. I wish you and all
upcoming students the very best of luck in the future.”
Bridget Moore
Healthcare Support 2017/2018
