PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Healthcare / Special Needs Assisting Level 5

Course Code
5M4339 SNC
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
1 Year
Attendence
Full Time

Course Summary

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Care of the Person with Special Needs - 5M4339 - SNC
Care of the Person with Special Needs - 5M4339 - SNC

The curriculum explores the vocational intersections between healthcare and educational support, focusing on person-centred care, inclusivity, and independence. Students develop practical proficiency in a state-of-the-art nursing lab and participate in specialized off-campus training for First Aid and Patient Handling, ensuring they are equipped with the empathy and technical skills required to support diverse populations in hospitals, nursing homes, and community settings.

Course Details

City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot
College Link  >  Healthcare / Special Needs Assisting Level 5

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What will you study?

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:

CAO with Any QQI Major Award

To view additional CAO courses which this specific course may lead to, click on one of the Award Codes below:

Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
DHSXX 5M4339

To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.

The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Further Research

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Career Progression

Schools | hospitals | nursing homes | nursing agencies | community care | residential care settings.

College Profile

City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot
City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot

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