Healthcare - Mental Health Specialism - Health Service Skills

If you have a compassionate nature and would like to take on the roles and responsibilities associated with the profession of caring with a special interest in Mental healthcare 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. These are particularly key elements when dealing with mental health. Being a care worker is such an important role and this course will prepare you in all of the best ways. Students use a fully equipped nursing/HCA room for all of their practical work.

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. All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory completion of the processing stage. 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.