Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills 5M3782
- FAR ( First Aid Responder) with GTI part-time education*
- Patient Moving & Handling by PHECC registered provider*
- Training in Protection of Older People From Abuse*
These courses may be taken as additional certification and will incur additional costs. Check with class teacher for details.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Physiotherapy Assistant Theory 5N3771
Physiotherapy Assistant Practice 5N3770
Activities of Living Patient Care 5N3707
Care Support 5N0758
Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734
Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1394
Optional Module: Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
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
On completion of this award students can progress on to potential employments as a Physiotherapy Assistant or as a Health Care Assistant in the Healthcare Industry. Students can use points gained at QQI to progress with furthering their studies in closely related and highly interesting courses in third level institutions across Ireland and UK.
