Healthcare Assistant - Health Services Skills

If you have a compassionate nature and would like to take on the roles and responsiblities associated with the profession of caring, then this is the course for you. Learn all of the required competencies and skills but also learn about the importance of issues such as dignity, respect, empathy and confidentiality.

Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4. Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview. Note: This course requires students to be Garda vetted through the college. Prospective students should also be aware that some aspects of this course are physically demanding and should satisfy themselves that they are physically fit enough to undertake it. FITNESS TO PRACTICE: All students on this course will engage with members of the public and assume positions of trust through their educational and training activities. To ensure the protection of the public and to uphold trust and confidence Cork College of FET Kinsale Campus is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are permitted to undertake this course. The Cork College of FET Fitness to Practice policy can be found HERE.