QQI LEVEL 5 COURSES
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Applications Open for September 2023
Healthcare Support / Caring for the Elderly
This full-time QQI 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. This course is unique in that Kinsale College is the only centre offering a fully accredited Dementia Care Module that underpins this course.
| Course Day: | Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information. |
| Course Code: | 5M4339 |
| Entry requirements: | 1. Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. 2. All applicants will be required to attend an interview 3. An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview |
| Course Duration: | 1 year |
| Commencement Date: | September 2023 |
| Course Co-Ordinator: | Linda Davis |
| Contact information: | info@kinsalecollege.ie |
About The Course
This full-time QQI 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. This course is unique in that Kinsale College is the only centre offering a fully accredited Dementia Care Module that underpins this course.
The course has also been highlighted at a National level at a forum on the future of dementia care. The course is structured to provide students 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 and Care in the Institutes of Technology and in Universities.
Students spend four days per week in college-based training and 120 hours on work experience. The work experience is monitored so that the student receives on-going constructive feedback. The graduate from this course will be qualified to work independently with children, in a crèche or playschool setting.
Module Info & Codes
Care Skills: 5N2270
Care Support: 5N0758
Safety & Health at Work: 5N1794
Nutrition: 5N2006
Care of Older Person: 5N2706
Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
Communications: 5N0690
Work Experience: 5N1356
Addtional Certificaton in Dementia Awareness with City and Guilds : 3565-21
How to Apply & Application Deadline
Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from January 2023 for all courses commencing in September 2023.
Interviews will be held for all courses are held throughout the college year. To apply, simply apply by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button on the top of the page. Alternatively you can ring a member of our team on (021) 4772275 who will provide assistance and guidance with the application process.
The Aim of the Course is to:
1. Develop a range of personal and interpersonal qualities necessary for work in a range of healthcare environments.
2. Be capable of creating and maintaining appropriate relationships with the client, their family and other professionals.
3. Acquire specialist knowledge in Dementia Care.
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Career Opportunities
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On completion of this course students will be eligible for employment in a variety of care settings, including: care homes, working for agencies and in private homes.
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Education Progression Opportunities
Opportunities
Students who successfully complete the course may be eligible for progression onto:
• Social Care, Cork Institute of Technology CR031
• Social and Community Studies, Limerick Institute of Technology LC407
• Applied Social Studies, Institute of Technology Tralee TL190
• Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Waterford Institute of Technology WD135
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Opportunities
Awards
Participants will be required to undertake 200 hours of work placement in a suitable environment. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
Other Information
Students who successfully complete this course will be awarded:
• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Award
• City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Dementia Awareness
• Certificate in Moving and Handling
• Occupational First Aid QQI Level 5
• Students have the opportunity to complete the Primary Course in Food Hygiene (HACCP)
• Management of Actual or Potential aggression (M.A.P.A)
