Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in essential healthcare practices and clinical knowledge, preparing learners for roles in health and social care settings. Students gain core competencies in personal care, infection control, and supporting older individuals, while acquiring a thorough understanding of human anatomy, growth, and nursing principles.
Certificate in Health Service Skills
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Care Support
Infection Prevention & Control
Care of the Older Person
Care Skills
Communications
Work Experience
Anatomy & Physiology
Nursing Theory & Practice
Human Growth & Development
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:
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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