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Healthcare Assistant

City of Dublin FET College Whitehall

Course code
5M3782
Level
Level 5
Award
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
1 year full-time.

Programme summary

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.

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 or Labour Market Permission letter
  • 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.

Who to apply to

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