Course description
This one-year full-time course offers you the ideal grounding in the skills and knowledge needed to embark on a career in the emergency services. Students learn the skills needed in the emergency response services, whilst also gaining a good foundation to progress further in studies. This course is ideally suited to those who would like to work in the Fire Service, Gardaí, Defence Forces or as a Paramedic.
Course Content
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Safety & Health at work
- Emergency Department Care Skills
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Mathematics
- Medical Terminology
- Care Skills
Course Certification
5M4468 – QQI Level 5 Community Health Services
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Application to Fire and Rescue for local recruitment training and career progression.
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