Healthcare Assistant with English Language Support - Health Services Skills
Cork College of FET - Morrison's Island
- Course code
- 5M3782 5N1833
- Level
- Level 5
- Award
- Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ)
- Classification
- Minor
- Awarding body
- QQI
- Duration
- 1 year full-time. September to May
Programme summary
If you have a compassionate nature and would like to take on the roles and responsibilities 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. Being a care worker is such as important role and this course will prepare you in all of the best ways. A fully equipped nursing/HCA room is used for all of the practical work.
Entry requirements
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. The application process: Applicants apply online through the college website. All applicants will be interviewed. 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.
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