Course description
Course Name
Healthcare Support Major Award (Healthcare Assistant) 11th of November
Course Fee Information
Pay In Full – €895
Pay In Installments – €1000
(€250 deposit & 3 monthly instalments paid consecutively of €250 starting when the course begins)
Course Code
5M4339
Course Delivery
Blended Online option – Live Webinars, recorded lectures and classroom sessions
Learners will have support through contact with their online blended learning tutor by phone and by email throughout the duration of the course.
Qualifications
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (8 QQI Level 5 Component Certificates)
Aims
The programme aims to provide learners with all the skills and knowledge necessary to work as healthcare assistants in hospitals, nursing homes, day care centres and in home care.
Entry Requirements
A minimum Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard of education or equivalent education or experience. Proficiency in English language.
Continuous Assessment
Learners must complete 240 hours’ work experience in a suitable healthcare setting which might be a nursing home, hospital or day care centre.
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