QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Blended Learning
Course Details
- Progressive College
- Nationwide
- Healthcare and Medical, Care of Elderly
- € 1210
- Blended Learning, Online Courses - Distance Learning
- 40 Weeks
Course Description
Course Name
Healthcare Support Major Award (Healthcare Assistant) – 7th October
Course Fee Information
Pay in Full – €1,210
Pay in Instalments – 36 monthly payments of €41.97 with Humm
Course Code
5M4339
Course Delivery
Blended Online – Delivered through live webinars, recorded lectures, and associated reading material. Learners also benefit from tutor support by phone and email throughout the duration of the course.
Qualifications
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (8 QQI Level 5 Component Certificates)
Aims
This course equips learners with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to work as Healthcare Assistants in hospitals, nursing homes, day centres, and home care. It also provides progression opportunities within the National Framework of Qualifications.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard of education, or equivalent experience/education. Applicants must also have basic computer literacy and proficiency in the English language.
Continuous Assessment
Learners must complete 160 hours of work experience in a suitable healthcare setting such as a hospital, nursing home, or day services centre.

