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WHAT IS NURSING STUDIES?

This one-year course will aim to prepare participants for work with people in a hospital, respite care, social care, community development or residential setting. Nurses need social, communication and caring skills to work with individuals and groups. Nursing Studies will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the work experience to put learning into practice.

This programme is ideal for both school leavers and experienced mature persons seeking a formal education. The aim of the course is to provide the academic and practical foundation for entry into nurse training as well as the social and human skills necessary for the career.

Excellent Links with UK Universities

CERTIFICATION

• Level 5 Nursing 5M4349
• First Aid Response
• Patient Moving and Handling
• CPR
• Child Protection

The following may be offered as options on this course 

• General Nursing
• Children’s and General Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Intellectual Disability Nursing
• Midwifery Nursing

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may pursue a degree in many of the Universities around the country to study General, Psychiatric, Mental Health or Children’s Nursing. They may alternatively seek immediate employment in a range of hospitals, community care, and healthcare initiatives.

There are now many nursing degree courses available to graduates on the newly expanded QQI links programme in colleges like DCU, UCD, Trinity, TU Dublin Blanchardstown, South East Technological University Carlow/Waterford, Maynooth University, TU Dublin, Technological University of the Shannon Athlone, Munster Technological University Tralee, Dundalk

Institute of Technology, Atlantic Technological University GMIT / St. Angela’s College Sligo / Letterkenny, National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), University of Limerick and UCC.

The qualification can also be used for entry into third level courses in the Social Care/Social Studies area. This course will also help you to seek out links to the many nursing degree programmes in Northern Ireland –

Ulster University, and in the UK – The University of West London, Edge Hill University, Southampton University, Staffordshire University, Liverpool, Bath, South Bank, Edinburgh (Scotland) and Bangor University (Wales), where

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification

All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.

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WHAT IS GP PRACTICE ASSISTANT?

This course aims to prepare students to support GPs to expand their practice by assisting the Practice Nurse and medical/admin staff. This course will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills required for this new role as identified by the Health Service Executive. GP Practice Assistants carry out roles such as recording vital signs and weight, sterilising equipment, restocking consultation rooms, covering administrative duties and communicating with patients and members of the public.

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WHAT IS NURSING STUDIES?

This one-year course will aim to prepare participants for work with people in a hospital, respite care, social care, community development or residential setting. Nurses need social, communication and caring skills to work with individuals and groups. Nursing Studies will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the work experience to put learning into practice.

This programme is ideal for both school leavers and experienced mature persons seeking a formal education. The aim of the course is to provide the academic and practical foundation for entry into nurse training as well as the social and human skills necessary for the career.

Excellent Links with UK Universities

CERTIFICATION

• Level 5 Nursing 5M4349
• First Aid Response
• Patient Moving and Handling
• CPR
• Child Protection

The following may be offered as options on this course 

• General Nursing
• Children’s and General Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Intellectual Disability Nursing
• Midwifery Nursing

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may go straight into the workplace or can pursue a degree in many of the Universities around the country to study General, Psychiatric, Mental Health or Children’s Nursing. They may alternatively seek immediate employment in a range of hospitals, community care, and healthcare initiatives.
There are now many nursing degree courses available to graduates on the newly expanded QQI links programme in colleges like DCU, UCD, Trinity, TUD Blanchardstown, South East Technological University Carlow/Waterford, Maynooth University, TUD, Technological University of the Shannon Athlone, Munster Technological University Tralee, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Atlantic Technological University GMIT / St. Angela’s College Sligo / Letterkenny, National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), University of Limerick and UCC.
The qualification can also be used for entry into third level courses in the Social Care/Social Studies area. This course will also help you to seek out links to the many nursing degree programmes in Northern Ireland – Ulster University and in the UK – The University of West London,
Edge Hill University, Southampton University, Staffordshire University, Liverpool, Bath, South Bank,

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification

All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.

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WHAT IS HEALTH SERVICE SKILLS?

This one-year course will aim to prepare participants for work with people in a hospital, respite care, social care, community development or residential setting. The healthcare worker needs the social, communication and caring skills to work with individuals and groups. Healthcare Skills will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the work experience to put learning into practice. This programme is ideal for both school leavers and experienced mature persons seeking a formal education. The aim of the course is to provide the human skills necessary for a career in the general healthcare area.

CERTIFICATION

• Level 5 in Health Service Skills 5M3782
• Patient Moving and Handling
• CPR
• First Aid
• Child Protection

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may pursue Level 8 honours degree courses in many of the colleges around the country such as TU
Dublin, Technological University of the Shannon Athlone, DCU, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Marino Institute of Education, IT Carlow, Atlantic Technological University
Galway Mayo Institute / Letterkenny IT / St Angela’s Sligo, University of Limerick, Munster Technological University Tralee, TCD, UCC, UCD, South East Technological University Waterford, (or any college under Applied Social Studies) or they can access Level 7 ordinary degrees in many of the IT colleges in the country in other disciplines.
Graduates may alternatively seek immediate employment in a range of hospitals, community care, nursing homes and health care initiatives. The qualification can also be used for entry into third level courses in the Social Care/ Social Studies area. This course will also help you to seek out links to degree programmes in the UK.

EMPLOYMENT PROGRESSION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification

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Pre-Paramedic Fire and Ambulance

(with PHECC EFR)

WHAT IS PRE-PARAMEDIC FIRE AND AMBULANCE?

This is an ideal course for anyone seeking a career in the emergency services. It will be a one-year course which will equip learners with all the vital skills needed to work in this fast paced environment. Not only will you learn about skills needed in the healthcare sector, you will also gain a good foundation if you wish to progress further in your studies.

CERTIFICATION

• Level 5 in Community Health Services – 5M4468 
• Patient Moving and Handling
• First Aid 
• Emergency First Responder
• Breathing Apparatus 
• Fire Warden and Safet
• Child Protection

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Students from this course will gain a strong foundation in the paramedic sector. They can then progress to several very specific training awards such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses. Students can progress to a Paramedic Degree at University of Limerick. South East Technological University Carlow provide a Bachelor of Business Emergency Services Management at a Level 8 over 4 years.
Students can also progress to UK universities to complete a degree in Paramedic Science. Students from this programme are well placed to gain employment with HSE National Ambulance Service as a student paramedic, and with Dublin Fire brigade as student paramedic/fire fighter and Dublin Airport Authority.
Alternatively, students can use the results of this course to apply for other health related and non-health related degrees at Level 7 and 8 in Universities and private colleges throughout the country.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification

All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.

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WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT?

Students who undertake this one-year course in Physiotherapy studies will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of rehabilitation and an insight into how to assess and treat clients whose movement is restricted by illness, injury, disability or age. Students will gain the skills needed by the HSE to work in the healthcare sector, which will help them to understand therapy programmes and support clients in restoring or improving their mobility.
Practical classes will be timetabled on-site at Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena and the National gymnastics Training Centre at Sports Campus Ireland Campus.

CERTIFICATION

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This course enables graduates to progress to a Level 6 award and, thereafter, apply to progress to the Level 8 degree offered at the Royal College of Surgeons.
Alternatively, students can progress to a sports or science related Level 8 degree and then to the Level 9 Physiotherapy at UCD.
There are many progression options for students to study physiotherapy in the UK. Graduates may also apply for several other Level 7 and 8 degrees in Universities and ITs or private colleges around the country. The Pre- Physiotherapy course is highly valuable for students and permits them to directly access employment.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification

All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
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WHAT IS PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDIES?

This course is aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy. Students who undertake this one-year course in Pre-Occupational Therapy studies will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of rehabilitation, treatment of injured, ill or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.
Students will develop an understanding of impaired mobility and its impact on human occupational performance and ability and the role of occupational therapy in current healthcare services. Students will gain an insight into
the development and implementation of therapeutic programmes.
Students will gain the skills needed by the HSE to work in the healthcare sector, which will help them to understand therapy programmes and support clients in restoring or improving their mobility.

CERTIFICATION

• Level 5 in Health Service Skills 5M3782
• Patient Handling

Employment Opportunities

Successful graduates may gain employment in the HSE or with private health service providers.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This course enables graduates to progress to a sports or science related Level 8 degrees and then to the Level 9 Occupational Therapy at University of Limerick. There are many progression options for students to study
Occupational Therapy in the UK. Graduates may also apply for several other Level 7 and 8 degrees in universities and ITs or private colleges around the country. Mature students are eligible to apply to
Occupational Therapy at Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork and NUI Galway.
Successful graduates can gain employment as Occupational Therapy Assistants in the HSE or private health service providers. This includes as Occupational Therapy Assistants with the QQI Level 5 qualification.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification

All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.

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The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:

• Speech and Language Therapy Theory
• Speech and Language Therapy Practice
• Care Support
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Safety and Health at Work
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Nutrition
• Word Processing

WHAT IS PRE-SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIES?

This course is aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in Speech and Language Therapy. Students who undertake this one-year course in Pre-Speech and Language Therapy will gain an understanding of the application of a wide range of communication styles and codes in relation to speech and language therapy practice. The programme is designed to ensure that students gain the knowledge, skills and values to meet the demands and challenges of working within the healthcare profession.
Students will develop an understanding of the role of the Speech and Language Therapist in assessing, diagnosing and treatment of people with communication difficulties in a variety of settings including local health centres, hospitals and schools. Speech and language therapists provide life- changing treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing and help people who, for physical or psychological reasons, have problems speaking and communicating.
Students will gain an insight into various clinical settings and the implementation of client care and patient handling. Students will gain the skills needed by the HSE to work in the healthcare sector, which will help them to understand therapy programmes and support clients.

CERTIFICATION

• Level 5 in Health Service Skills 5M3782

Employment Opportunities

Successful graduates may gain employment in the HSE or with private health service providers.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This course enables graduates to progress to related level 8 degrees and then to the level 9 Speech and Language Therapy in universities such as UL. There are many progression options for students to study Speech and Language Therapy in the UK. Graduates may also apply for several other related level 7 and 8 degrees in
universities or Institutes of Technology or private colleges around the country.
Mature students are eligible to apply for Speech and Language Therapy degrees in all universities. Students can also use their qualification to work as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant within the HSE or use the programme as a foundation for further study in the area of childcare, social care and health care.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification

All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.

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WHAT IS PHARMACY ASSISTANT?

This one-year course will equip learners with the relevant knowledge and experience to work as a pharmacy counter assistant or pursue a pharmacy technician qualification in the future. From dispensing over-the-counter medications, helping clients choose medical aids and appliances to demonstrating and selling products, this course covers the most relevant skills. This course will also focus on a range of health related subjects relevant to employment as a pharmacy assistant. Work experience is within a retail pharmacy where, as a pharmacy assistant, you can work as part of a team of health professionals in order to help customers achieve the best possible health outcome.

CERTIFICATION

•  Level 5 in Community and Health Services 5M4468

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may pursue pharmacy work, or work as sales assistants in health stores, etc. This course is aimed at those interested in working in a community pharmacy or for those wishing to progress to a year two (part-time) Pharmacy Technician course.

Students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme to (for example) DCU, UCD, Maynooth University (incl. Kilkenny Campus), TU Dublin, Dundalk Institute of Technology, University of Limerick, Technological University of the Shannon Athlone, UCC, NUIG, South East Technological University Carlow, Marino Institute of Education, Dun Laoghaire IADT, Atlantic Technological University St. Angela’s College Sligo / Letterkenny / Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, University of Limerick, Munster Technological University Tralee, Pharmacy Technician courses or to health or

arts courses in UCD, Maynooth University, TU Dublin Grangegorman or UCC.

Employment opportunities

Students may seek immediate employment in pharmacies or a range of companies and projects that seek graduates with a health, science or pharmacy aptitude.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification

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WHAT Special Needs and Classroom Assistant

This one year course trains students to work as Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) to work
with children with special educational needs in a variety of educational settings including Primary and Secondary School classrooms and specialist schools.
Students completing this course will be able to work effectively under direction in
a special needs assisting setting. They will develop skills to assist children in a range of
activities, ensuring equality of opportunity through working in a safe and professional
manner.
They will learn about development and learning in children with special needs
and about the role of an SNA and develop the capacity to work and communicate
effectively with parents, families, colleagues and other professionals to safeguard,
support, and promote children’s learning.
The course is suitable for both school leavers and experienced or mature students seeking a formal qualification.

CERTIFICATION

• QQI Level in Community Care 5M2786

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates can progress directly to employment in a variety of educational contexts and community care settings. This course qualifies students to work as SNAs in primary and secondary school classrooms or special schools, supporting children in their learning environment.
Alternatively, graduates may progress to further studies in specialist social care, psychology, social studies, early childhood care and education degree programmes in a range of Universities and Technological Universities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
• A literacy test (applicants will be contacted)

All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.

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WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDIES?

This course is aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy. Students who undertake this one-year course in Occupational Therapy studies will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of rehabilitation, treatment of injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Students will develop an understanding of impaired mobility and its impact on human occupational performance and ability and the role of occupational therapy in current healthcare services. Students will gain an insight into the development and implementation of therapeutic programmes. Students will gain the skills needed by the HSE to work in the healthcare sector, which will help them to understand therapy programmes and support clients in restoring or improving their mobility.

CERTIFICATION

• QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills 5M3782
• Healthcare Support 5N4339

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This course enables graduates to progress to a sports or science related Level 8 degrees and then to the Level 9 Occupational Therapy at University of Limerick. There are many progression options for students to study
Occupational Therapy in the UK. Graduates may also apply for several other Level 7 and 8 degrees in universities and ITs or private colleges around the country. Mature students are eligible to apply to
Occupational Therapy at Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork and NUI Galway.
Successful graduates can gain employment as Occupational Therapy Assistants in the HSE or private health service providers. This includes as Occupational Therapy Assistants with the QQI Level 5 qualification.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification

All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.

Apply directly using the button below.