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LEVEL 5 HEALTHCARE SUPPORT AWARD (DHSXX) ONE YEAR

This course will enable the student to develop the knowledge, skills and experience to be employed as a healthcare worker in acute or long-term residential care settings.

 

Course Content

• Care Skills
• Care Support
• Care of the Older Person
• Human Growth and Development
• Caring for Children in Hospital
• Safety and Health at Work
• Communications
• Work Experience

Elective

• Care Provision and Practice
• Health Studies
• Social Studies

Certification

FETAC/NCVA Healthcare Support Award

 

Entry Requirements

Ordinary Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied. All applicants must have two references relevant to social care and are subject to individual and group interviews. Applications are welcome from mature students with relevant experience.

Please download the Garda vetting form and bring the completed form to your interview. Garda Vetting Application Form

 

Progression/Employment

Students will be eligible for employment in a wide range of care settings.

Students may be eligible to apply to Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.

 

Please note that the combination of modules outlined above may be subject to revision.

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