Course description
This level 5 science course provides students with the practical skills, knowledge and experience to progress in this exciting and growing field. The course provides an introduction to laboratory skills, medical terminology, sterilisation practices and chemistry as well as practical laboratory work. This allows learners to develop the knowledge, skills and techniques required for work in modern health sciences. Graduates can also use this course as a pathway to various science related degree courses.
Course Modules
- Laboratory Skills
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Medical Terminology
- Chemistry
- Safety and Health at Work
- Sterilisation and High Level Disinfection
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biology
- Maths
- Communications
- Work Experience
Course Certification
5M3807 QQI Level 5 Laboratory Techniques
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