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Course Description
The population of older people in Ireland is increasing, as are the numbers who require residential care. This growth has to be matched by an increase in competent, caring Healthcare Assistants, in order to meet the demands of our aging population.
According to the independent regulatory body HIQA, all staff employed by nursing homes or home-care organisations "must have the necessary skills, appropriate to their role, to provide care and support to residents and to coordinate care effectively with other organisations and professionals."
The Certificate in Healthcare Support (QQI Level 5, Major Award) has become the industry-standard qualification for anyone wishing to work as a Healthcare Assistant in the Republic of Ireland. This qualification can only be conferred upon a student who has completed 8 modules from a list specified by the national awards body Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
AIM & PURPOSE
The purpose of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work in a variety of healthcare settings and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.
The Learning Outcomes for the individual modules are outlined in the Component Specifications. To view the Component Specifications, click on the relevant module below.
CONTENT
You may sign up to attend the entire programme leading to the Major Award or you can decide to attend a selection of modules.
Some of these modules are mandatory - and are therefore the same for every provider - whereas others are optional subject to the discretion of the provider.
This programme will consist of the following 8 modules:
8. Work Practice
The Content information for the individual modules are outlined in the Component Specifications. To view the Component Specifications, click on the relevant module.
DELIVERY
The programme is delivered online via live, interactive sessions. The sessions are once a week (always on the same day) 9am to 4pm for 6-7 months. 100% attendance at all class days is required.
The duration of particular modules vaires, on average one module takes 3 weeks.
ASSESSMENT
The Content information for the individual modules are outlined in the Component Specifications. To view the Component Specifications, click on the relevant module.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone currently employed in the private healthcare sector who has a genuine interest in working in healthcare as a healthcare assistant.
ENTRY CRITERIA
The candidate has to actively employed in a private nursing home, healthcare agency or any private healthcare organisation.
Candidates who only plan to start employment after completing the course can't be accommodated.
To undergo the programme, learners will be required to have use of a laptop or desktop computer. Learners can not use a smartphone and/or tablet to undergo this programme.
If you are a job seeker click HERE for further information about our free healthcare support course for jobseekers.
CERTIFICATION
Learners who successfully complete the programme will be awarded a Certificate in Healthcare Support from QQI (Level 5, Major Award).
FEES
The subsidised cost of this programme (eight modules) is €750 per learner for LHP Skillnet member companies. The non-subsidised cost is €1,050 per learner.
If you have completed the Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules and wish to complete the remaining six modules to achieve the full major award, the subsidised cost is €600* per learner for LHP Skillnet member companies.
If you require any other combination of modules, please contact us.
* An additional €50 discount is available for those who completed Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules with LHP Skillnet.
The Certificate in Healthcare Support programme commences multiple times each year. Check out our upcoming courses page HERE or get in touch to find out about upcoming courses.
If you wish to express an interest for this programme, please contact us using the 'Enquire Now' button.
Course Details
- Category: QQI Healthcare Support Course (Level 5)
- Venue: Online, via MS Teams
- Duration: Months: 6
- Provider: Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet
- LHP Skillnet Member Price: €750.00
- Non-Members Price: €1050.00
- Unemployed: No
- Accreditation: QQI
- Award: QQI Major award,Level 5
- Credits/CEU's: 120
Course Description
The population of older people in Ireland is increasing, as are the numbers who require residential care. This growth has to be matched by an increase in competent, caring Healthcare Assistants, in order to meet the demands of our aging population.
According to the independent regulatory body HIQA, all staff employed by nursing homes or home-care organisations "must have the necessary skills, appropriate to their role, to provide care and support to residents and to coordinate care effectively with other organisations and professionals."
The Certificate in Healthcare Support (QQI Level 5, Major Award) has become the industry-standard qualification for anyone wishing to work as a Healthcare Assistant in the Republic of Ireland. This qualification can only be conferred upon a student who has completed 8 modules from a list specified by the national awards body Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
AIM & PURPOSE
The purpose of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work in a variety of healthcare settings and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.
The Learning Outcomes for the individual modules are outlined in the Component Specifications. To view the Component Specifications, click on the relevant module below.
CONTENT
You may sign up to attend the entire programme leading to the Major Award or you can decide to attend a selection of modules.
Some of these modules are mandatory - and are therefore the same for every provider - whereas others are optional subject to the discretion of the provider.
This programme will consist of the following 8 modules:
8. Work Practice
The Content information for the individual modules are outlined in the Component Specifications. To view the Component Specifications, click on the relevant module.
DELIVERY
The programme is delivered online via live, interactive sessions. The sessions are once a week (always on the same day) 9am to 4pm for 6-7 months. 100% attendance at all class days is required.
The duration of particular modules vaires, on average one module takes 3 weeks.
ASSESSMENT
The Content information for the individual modules are outlined in the Component Specifications. To view the Component Specifications, click on the relevant module.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone currently employed in the private healthcare sector who has a genuine interest in working in healthcare as a healthcare assistant.
ENTRY CRITERIA
The candidate has to actively employed in a private nursing home, healthcare agency or any private healthcare organisation.
Candidates who only plan to start employment after completing the course can't be accommodated.
To undergo the programme, learners will be required to have use of a laptop or desktop computer. Learners can not use a smartphone and/or tablet to undergo this programme.
If you are a job seeker click HERE for further information about our free healthcare support course for jobseekers.
CERTIFICATION
Learners who successfully complete the programme will be awarded a Certificate in Healthcare Support from QQI (Level 5, Major Award).
FEES
The subsidised cost of this programme (eight modules) is €750 per learner for LHP Skillnet member companies. The non-subsidised cost is €1,050 per learner.
If you have completed the Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules and wish to complete the remaining six modules to achieve the full major award, the subsidised cost is €600* per learner for LHP Skillnet member companies.
If you require any other combination of modules, please contact us.
* An additional €50 discount is available for those who completed Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules with LHP Skillnet.
The Certificate in Healthcare Support programme commences multiple times each year. Check out our upcoming courses page HERE or get in touch to find out about upcoming courses.
If you wish to express an interest for this programme, please contact us using the 'Enquire Now' button.
