Healthcare Assistant
This programme will enable the student to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to be employed as a healthcare assistant in a wide variety of healthcare settings.
| 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 |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Ordinary Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent. All applicants must have two written references relevant to social care and are subject to interview. Applications are welcome from mature students with relevant experience.
Applicants will be asked for copy EU Passport or GNIB card or Irish Residence Permit.
For applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of English language proficiency may be required. If appropriate, Whitehall College of Further Education will conduct an English language assessment.
Garda Vetting Application Form to be completed at Registration in September.
Parent/Guardian consent form (for students who are under 18) to be completed at Registration in September.
Careers / Further progression
Progression/Employment
Students will be eligible for employment in a wide range of care settings.
Students may be eligible to apply to Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Links to third level from Health Service Skills 5M3782 - Viewable via course web page - link below.
Further information
Course commences in September 2024.
€50 (Includes assessment fees, first aid and manual handling). Fees may be subject to change.
PLC Maintenance Grants
Whitehall College of Further Education is an approved college for Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) Maintenance Grants. Information on this scheme is available on www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie. Applications are made on-line at www.susi.ie.
Payment of this grant is subject to Susi receiving confirmation from the college that the student is registered and in attendance on the course in respect of which the student has been awarded the grant.
Applications are made on-line through the College website (see "Application Weblink").
Our application system will acknowledge receipt of your application.
If you have any questions relating to entry requirements please contact the College.
This programme will enable the student to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to be employed as a healthcare assistant in a wide variety of healthcare settings.
Care Skills
Care Support
Care of the Older Person
Infection Prevention and Control
Health and Safety at Work
Word Processing
Customer Service
Work Experience
First aid and manual handling training is provided.
Please note that the combination of components outlined above may be subject to revision.
5M3782 - Health Service Skills.
Certification: QQI Health Service Skills Award 5M3782.
Admissions Office,
Whitehall College of Further Education,
Email: info@whitehallCFE.cdetb.ie
Phone: 01 837 6011 or 01 837 6012
Fax: 01 837 7717
www.whitehallcollege.com