Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Holistic Health course at Ide Finglas is a full-time programme specially suited for those who want to pursue a career dedicated to improving people’s wellbeing. This programme is ideally suited for school leavers and mature students who are interested in supporting individuals and making a real difference in their communities.
Learners will gain a strong foundation in health and social care theory, combined with practical, hands-on experience.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Nutrition
Anatomy and Physiology
Reflexology
Safety and Health at work
Customer Service
Intellectual Disabilities Studies
Community Addiction Studies
Work Experience
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in 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 this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
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.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Community support work | Residential care settings | Youth and family support services | Addiction services | Special Needs Assistant (SNA) roles | Work within resource centres and disability services
