If you wish to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy, then you have chosen the steppingstone which will enable you to consolidate your decision to either progress to a degree programme or seek employment. We focus on developing your understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant. We aim to facilitate you acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to assist the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of therapeutic programmes with a variety of age groups.

The objective of this course is to provide learners with the essential skills needed to advance toward potential employment as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), working under the guidance and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).

This course is aimed at learners who love the challenge of problem solving and helping people in practical ways to complete Activities of Daily Living. The specialist programme will guide learners to work as an assistant in an Occupational Therapy Department or as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team. The role provides support to older, injured, ill or disabled patients to enable them to partake in everyday activities.

The Occupational Therapy Studies course will focus on developing the students understand­ing of impaired mobility and its impact on human occupational performance and ability, and of the role of occupational therapy in current healthcare services. Students will obtain work experience in general hospitals, homes for the elderly, disability schools/homes, rehabilitation centres and respite care centres for a two-week period. The practical aspect of the course will give students a good understanding of hos­pital life and the qualities and characteristics required for a successful career as an oc­cupational therapist. Students will develop an awareness of how to assist the OT in the implementation of therapeutic programmes.

This course is suitable for students who are considering a career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or as a Speech & Language Therapy Assistant. This course will help you to carry out duties related to planning, organisation and maintenance of programmes as directed by Occupational or Speech Therapists. The course will focus on developing an understanding of impaired mobility and its impact on human performance and ability.

The purpose of course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to assist the occupational therapist or speech therapists in the implementation of therapeutic programmes.

This course offers practical skills in fitting, auto electrics, CAD and hydraulics.This skillset forms the basis of any course in Engineering which learners might pursue at a third level institution or on an apprenticeship. Trainees will complete 12 weeks workbased learning with Combilift Ltd. and 26 weeks of classroom-based learning in Monaghan Institute. Work Placement is spread across the year in blocks of two/ three weeks in various positions within the factory, providing diverse working experiences and opportunities.

A traineeship combines classroom-based learning with work based learning which is delivered in a host company thus providing the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and competence within a supportive working environment.

The aim of this one year full time course is to enable the learner to acquire knowledge, skills and competencies in payroll, accounts, office administration and medical secretary roles.

Courses which lead to a Major Award in Office Administration equip students with the skills and competencies in computer software applications and general office skills to enable them to access further training or employment. Work placement is also part of these courses.

This is a one-year course with the total credit required of 120 credits. It offers participants an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable skills in administration roles.

This course enables the learner to gain comprehensive training in modern office skills and acquire a full working knowledge of the most modern business equipment and procedures.  This course offers comprehensive training in modern office skills, providing students with a full working knowledge of the latest business equipment and procedures. It is designed to equip learners with practical skills and competencies that align with current labor market demands, ensuring they are well-prepared for the dynamic and competitive professional environment.