Health Care Assistant - Maternity Paediatric General & Older Person
This general Health Care Assistant (HCA) course prepares students to work as a member of the care team, assisting nurses in a wide variety of roles. This programme provides the HCA with the effective skills and knowledge to contribute to this important role in our health services.
Course groups are divided into specialist areas of study e.g. Maternity / Caring for Children.
| Award Name | First Aid Response |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Aid Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
You should be at least 17 years of age.
One references must be uploaded to your online application page.
Leaving Certificate standard is required; or Pass Level (120 credits) in the Leaving Certificate Applied. Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course.
Relevant work experience or training will be considered.
Careers / Further progression
PROGRESSION
DC215 L8 General Nursing – Dublin City University
DN450 L8 General Nursing – University College Dublin
DC209 L8 Health and Society – Dublin City University
EMPLOYMENT
Healthcare Assistant in General Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Healthcare Assistant in community based care settings
Family and Community Services
Further information
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All full-time day courses are €50. This is a non-refundable registration charge.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Online Applications open for 2024/25
Alternatively you can obtain an application form from the College Office.
Completed forms should be returned to:
Admissions Office
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street Dublin 8
FEATURES OF THE COURSE
This course meets an increasing need for trained support staff across the growing health service sector.
Structured work experience in hospitals and healthcare facilities two days per week (November to May) and in block placement.
Where the College provides work placements, students will be interviewed for the places and course attendance will be considered as part of the selection process.
Course work is active and experiential, including manual handling, first aid and the practical competencies of a Healthcare Assistant in the different areas covered.
Garda vetting for work experience
NOTES: Students taking up work experience placements in healthcare facilities must provide evidence of vaccination against or immunity to specified conditions. Students will be required to satisfy this requirement prior to placement (further information from the College Office).
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY
Human Growth and Development
Anatomy & Physiology
Care Support
Care Skills
Safety and Health at Work
Nursing Theory & Practice
Maternity Care Support
Caring for Children in Hospital
Care of the Older Person
Communications
Work Experience (organised by college)
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
5M4339 - Healthcare Support
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support 5M4339
Manual Handling Certificate
First Aid Responder (PHECC)
Phone: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Web: www.libertiescollege.ie