This course provides a recognised qualification for healthcare workers, currently in employment and those seeking to work in this sector. This Healthcare Support Award is one the Department of Health and Children's recommended qualifications for Healthcare Assistants working in the public and private sector.
In addition, the newly published national Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People require all newly recruited care staff and those in posts less then one year, to commence training to Level 5 QQI or equivalent within two years of taking up employment. this course is the passport to work in the healthcare sector.
| Course Location | Dun Laoghaire, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Level 5 QQI Award Healthcare Support (5M4339) |
| Course Duration | 1 year Full time |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | • Leaving Certificate Established/ LCVP • Leaving Certificate Applied • Relevant QQI Level 4 Award • Mature applicants are welcome For applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements, please contact DFEi. |
| Career Path | Employers actively seek DFEi graduates for employment, as support workers, healthcare assistants in the public and private sectors, nursing homes, hospitals, agencies and community care. |
| Course Code | CA5 |
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