Course Summary
Course Category: Traineeship Courses
The Healthcare Support Traineeship at Cavan and Monaghan ETB (CMETB) is a fully funded, practical training program designed to equip learners with the vital skills, knowledge, and competencies required to work as professional Healthcare Workers. Co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union, this course blends classroom theory with an extensive, year-long work experience component that allows students to apply their knowledge directly in real-world settings while showcasing their potential to prospective employers. To support learners, the traineeship provides additional financial benefits, including Training, Meal, Travel, or Accommodation allowances, alongside access to the National Childcare Scheme.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Care of the Older Person
Care Skills
Care Support
Infection Prevention and Control
Rehabilitation Support
Understanding Mental Health
Palliative Care Support
Personal Effectiveness
Work Experience
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
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
On successful completion of this course, many of our trainee’s secure employment within their work experience setting prior to the end of the traineeship. You can also progress to work within the public or private healthcare settings, Acute Hospital Setting, Residential Care Facilities, Homecare, Palliative Care, Rehabilitative Care, Mental Health services.