Health Service Skills
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a supportive role within the Health Service.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Entry Requirements
Education: The learner who has either successfully completed a programme leading to a level 4 QQI Certificate OR can demonstrate the levels of knowledge, skill and competence associated with NFQ level 4 will be eligible to apply for entry to this programme.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Careers / Further progression
Programme Progression
This course prepares students for employment in a wide variety of care services such as Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Community Care services, Residential Settings for people with physical and intellectual disabilities, Day Care Centres and Homecare Agencies. Within these services there are many work opportunities for example Health Care Assistant, Multi Task Assistants and Support Worker.
Following on from Health Service Skills Level 5 there is direct progression onto Level 6 Health Supervisory Management in North Connaught College. This course prepares you to work in a supervisory role in a range of healthcare services.
Students are also in a position to access third level degree courses in Applied Social Care, Social Care Practice, Social Sciences, Early Childhood Studies and Community Youth Work.
Further information
Students taking Further Education Courses are eligible for PLC maintenance grants. These grants are means tested and depend on individual financial circumstances. All grant applications are handled by SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) www.susi.ie
Programme Aim
The programme is offered to the learner on a full time basis and has been designed to be sufficiently flexible to enable the learner to take up a position on Health Service Skills in North Connaught College.
Health Service Skills provides students with an opportunity to study on a course that leads directly into employment or Healthcare level 6 in North Connaught College or Higher Education.
This course helps students to develop their interpersonal, caring and practice skills which they can apply to a varied range of client groups in a variety of healthcare settings. Whilst at the same time understanding the importance of maintaining a client’s independence, dignity, respect, self-esteem and choice.
Students will learn a range of theories, current practice guidelines and legal requirements relating to the provision of health care thus allowing them to contribute under supervision to the planning, implementation and evaluation of care to a specified patient/resident group.
Students will gain practical experience in the areas of:
Personal Care routines
Attending to Care needs & Clinical skills
Working as part of a Healthcare team
Infection Prevention & Control
Communications
Safety & Health at Work
Work Experience.
Students will also have an opportunity to take the following courses:
Patient moving and manual handling
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
First Aid
Course Content
Title Award Awarding Body
Infection Prevention and Control (5N3734) QQI
Care Support (5N0758) QQI
Activities of Living Patient Care (5N3707) QQI
Care of the Older Person (5N2706 ) QQI
Care Skills (5N2770) QQI
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) QQI
Communications (5N0690) QQI
Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
5M3782 - Health Service Skills
Learner Supports and Resources
The following learner supports and resources will be available to the learner participating in this programme, where appropriate:
Literacy support
Adult and career guidance
Access to a fully functioning computer with appropriate software applications
Programme specific equipment and facilities
Internet access
Academic support
Reasonable accommodations
Advocacy support
Phone: 071 - 91 85035
Email: nccollege@msletb.ie
www.northconnaughtcollege.net