Part-time Healthcare Assistant (Level 5)
This course gives students the skills necessary to work as Healthcare Assistants in a variety of healthcare settings or progression to further study through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Duration
Two years, part-time for the full award. Students will receive a QQI component certificate at the end of the first year.
Modules
- Care of the Older Person 5N2706
- Care Support 5N0758
- Care Skills 5N2770
- Work Experience 5N1356
- Communications 5N0690
- Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
- Nutrition 5N2006
- Palliative Care Support 5N3769

Certification
NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M4339 Healthcare Support.
Career Options
Students may find employment as Healthcare Assistants in a variety of settings (hospitals, nursing homes, residential homes, day-care centres or in client’s own homes).
Third Level Progression
- Applied Social Care TU997 in TU Dublin-Tallaght
- Early Childhood Care and Education TU790 and TU989 in TU Dublin-Tallaght
- Applied Social Studies in Social Care TU791 and Community and Youth Development TU792 in TU Dublin- Blanchardstown
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
- Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
- Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
- Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
- Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).
- Garda vetting clearance is required for all students taking this course
Fees
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It’s a very welcoming, relaxed environment that makes learning easy and stress free. All the tutors are amazing to work with and go out of their way to help you. I did a 2 year part-time course. The things that stood out for me were the overall support from the teachers and my class mates. I have worked in a hospital as a healthcare assistant since completing the course.
Leeann Deegan.