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Healthcare Support

Gorey Institute of Further Education

Course code
5M4339 GIFE
Level
Award
First Aid Response
Classification
Awarding body
PreHospital Emergency Care Council
Duration
1 year full-time.

Programme summary

This course provides a recognised qualification necessary for working as a Health Care Assistant in a variety of settings, including hospitals, day and residential care, mental health, palliative care and the home.

Entry requirements

Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) No academic requirements for over 23s Places are offered following successful interview Successful candidates will be required to have obtained Garda Clearance before commencing their work experience module. All students are recommended to have received 3 doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine before commencing their work experience.

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