The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a supportive role within the Health Service.

The programme is offered to the learner on a full time basis and has been designed to be sufficiently flexible to enable the learner to take up a position on Health Service Skills in North Connaught College.

Health Service Skills provides students with an opportunity to study on a course that leads directly into employment or Healthcare level 6 in North Connaught College or Higher Education.

This course is ideal for people interested in working in partnership with others to advocate and care for individuals or groups who require support. Healthcare assistants are key members of the inter-disciplinary team which delivers care in hospitals, residential care homes and private houses. This course will give professional carers the knowledge and skills to support vulnerable adults who, for a variety of reasons, require short-term or long-term assistance.

The purpose of the Health Service Skills QQI Level 5 programme is to equip learners with the practical skills, professional competencies, and theoretical understanding required to work effectively as a Healthcare Assistant across a wide range of health and social care settings.

This award prepares students to support service users with dignity, respect, and professionalism while developing a strong foundation for further study in healthcare-related disciplines.

The aim of this full-time one-year programme is to provide the learner with an understanding of treatment and therapeutic interventions in everyday activities in a variety of healthcare settings.

On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings or to progress to further and or higher education and training in Ireland or the UK. This course will also equip students with basic skills in physiotherapy assistance.

This course will facilitate the learner to explore supervisory roles within the Health Service with a view to reskilling/up-skilling and exploring concepts and subject areas required for future employment. Learners will gain the knowledge and skills to apply a range of supervisory management concepts, theories and techniques to a supervisory management role in the provision of health services.

Develop practical care skills to support others in healthcare settings. Build confidence, gain experience, and prepare for a fulfilling career in care or further study.

This is a one year full time course leading to a Level 6 QQI Award in Health Services Supervisory Management Skills.

This course offers holders of a Level 5 health-related award the opportunity to undertake further study in this area. This award will equip the learner with the necessary knowledge, skills and competence to undertake supervisory roles in the caring environment.

It also offers a sound introduction to management in the health services for those wishing to build upon their experience and to gain a formal qualification in management.

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to work in the nutrition or general healthcare area where nutritional, general health or mental health support is required.

Learners will learn the importance of developing a holistic and client focused approach to work and will develop the knowledge and skillset to meet the emotional, psychological and social needs of clients in the healthcare sector. The role exercise, diet and nutrition plays in maintaining and enhancing both physical and mental health will be a focus of the course.

This programme will provide you with the skills to launch a career as a professional in the health, fitness and leisure sectors. It involves the study of six major subject areas, five of which are common to all students: Exercise Science, Health Studies, Activity Leadership, Physical Education and Professional Practice. For the sixth subject area, students study either ‘Education in Aquatics’ or ‘Outdoor and Experiential Learning’.

At the end of second year, students enter the Physical Education, Adapted Physical Activity or General Health and Leisure streams which allows students to begin specialise in specific topics in third year or continue to take the general health and leisure programme. There is also a 12-week work placement in third year, which can be completed with a local, national or international service provider.

This honours degree provides you with the skills to launch an exciting career as a professional in health, fitness, sport and leisure sectors. It involves the study of six major subject areas, five of which are common to all students: Exercise Science, Health Studies, Activity Leadership, Physical Education, and Professional Practice.

For the sixth subject area, students study either ‘Education in Aquatics’ or ‘Outdoor and Experiential Learning’. All course material is delivered through a mix of applied theory and practice. This blend of teaching and learning approach prepares the student to be competent and confident in their practice as a health professional.

By studying healthcare support, individuals acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work under supervision and independently in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

Achieving your Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support is crucial as it plays a fundamental role in maintaining and enhancing the overall well-being of clients in Healthcare.

This course can support your entry to a career in health care, and progression to higher education courses in health and social care.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?

You’ll learn how to create and lead activities that bring joy, purpose, and stimulation—such as art, music, gentle fitness, cookery, and reminiscence therapy—to individuals with additional needs, disabilities and to older adults, including those living with dementia.