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Healthcare Traineeship

Course Code
5M3782 YD
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Duration
1 Year
Attendance
Phased work/college

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

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This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:

What will you study?

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.

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