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FETAC Healthcare Support Level 5




 
College: Dorset College  
Description: Dorset College - Providing Training Courses for 25 Years

The decision that you take to pursue a qualification and enhance your professional career opportunities will influence your future. Therefore the importance of making the right personal choice must be an informed one. Our website will provide you with information on our portfolio of courses accredited by international bodies and providing rewarding career paths.

Founded in 1983, Dorset College is committed to developing high quality courses to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse student base and demanding workplace. Situated close to the city centre, the college has grown into a vibrant centre for learning, which caters for the needs of School Leavers, Graduates, International Students and Mature Adults.
Contact: Head Office / Reception
Address: 66 Dorset Street Lower, Dublin 1, Ireland  
Tel: +353 (01) 8309677
Fax: +353 (01) 8828934
Website: www.dorset-college.ie
Email: info@dorset-college.ie

FETAC Healthcare Support Level 5


This full-time FETAC Healthcare Support Course is designed to prepare students to work competently, safely and effectively as a Healthcare Assistant in a variety of settings such as nursing homes, hospitals and home help support.  The Healthcare Support course is structured to provide Graduates with a high standard of training and assessment leading to a recognised qualification for those pursuing a career in the Health Care Sector.  It is also a preparatory course designed for students who intend to pursue further training in Health & Care in the Institutes of Technology in Ireland. 

Pre-requisites

All prospective students for the Healthcare Support course are required to attend an interview.  A Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent and English language proficiency test where deemed appropriate.  The course co-ordinator will discuss and advise you on the course details and career options. Mature students with relevant prior experience may be exempt from the above requirements.

Course Aim

The Aim of the Healthcare Support Course is to:

  • Develop a range of personal and interpersonal qualities necessary for work in a range of healthcare environments
  • Be capable of creating and maintaining appropriate relationships with the client, their family and other professionals involved
  • Acquire specialist knowledge, skills and competence in the role of the healthcare assistant
  • Reflect on your abilities and aptitudes to work as a healthcare assistant
  • Demonstrate good practice in working as a healthcare assistant

Principal Areas of Study

Healthcare Support Modules

  • Modules Care Skills – CPR included
  • Care Support
  • Safety & Health at Work
  • Introduction to Nursing
  • Care of the Older Person
  • Palliative Care 
  • Communications
  • Work Experience
  • Social Studies 

Work experience is a mandatory module for this award, therefore, students should be aware that they will be required to carry out 100 hours work experience outside of scheduled class time in order to satisfy the requirements of the FETAC work experience module.  This will provide an opportunity to merge classroom learning with practical experience under the tutelage of experienced and qualified professionals. 

It is recommended that each student should secure a work experience placement in their locality that does not conflict with class time or their own personal/work commitments and prior to commencing the course to alleviate any pressure once the course has commenced. ‘If however, the student is finding it difficult to find a placement the college are willing to support the student in this regard from our wide network of Nursing Home contacts.’

Dorset College is registered with the Garda Vetting Unit and is now in a position to offer students a Garda vetting service.  There is an approximate 15 week backlog in processing applications with the Garda Vetting Unit at present.

Assessment

A combination of module appropriate assessment procedures will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of the Healthcare Support course.  These methods will include a combination of final written examinations and continuous assessment processes such as assignments, collection of work, learner records, projects and skills demonstration.

Awards

Students who successfully completed the Healthcare Support Modules will be awarded:

  • Major Award: FETAC Healthcare Support Certificate Level 5
  • Certificate in Manual Handling
  • Certificate in CPR 
Address 66 Dorset Street, Dublin 1
Category Health & Safety/Health & Safety,Nursing / Healthcare
Price 1250.00
Duration 28 days
Start/End date from 27/10/2011 to 31/05/2012
Time of day Full time, Part time
Type Further learning
Career path Students who successfully complete the Healthcare Support Course will have many professional and academic opportunities available to them. Professional routes include working in General Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Home Help Support Staff. Graduates who h
Contact +353 1 830 9677
Contact email info@dorset-college.ie
Url http://www.dorset-college.ie/Humanities/courses/course_details/?rid=5&cid=45


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