Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is ideally suited to those who are calm and work well under pressure and who would like to work in the Fire Service, Gardaí, Defence Forces or as a Paramedic. Start your journey towards a rewarding and impactful career in pre-hospital care today. Designed for students passionate about frontline medical response, this programme builds the knowledge and practical skills essential for a solid foundation in the paramedic sector.
QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (5M4339).
QQI Component Maths (5N1833) – available as an option in the evening for learners requiring Maths for progression. Optional Certification on completion of course: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) which is hosted in June.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Care Skills - 5N2770
Safety and Health at Work - 5N1794
Care Support - 5N0758
Emergency Department Care Skills - 5N4890
Anatomy & Physiology - 5N0749
Infection Prevention and Control - 5N3734
Work Experience - 5N1356
Care of the Older Person - 5N2706
Communications - 5N0690
Additional Training/ Workshops
People Moving and Handling Certification:
HSE Safeguarding Adults at Risk of abuse Certificate:
AMRIC Hand Hygiene (HSELand):
AMRIC Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (HSELand):
CPI Safety Intervention training:
AMRIC Infection Prevention and Control (HSELand):
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.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
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
This course provides foundational training for careers in emergency medical and fire services. It prepares graduates for EMT certification and roles across public ambulance services, private medical transport, industrial response teams, and safety management.