This one year course promotes a range of skills and competencies necessary for students to work as Healthcare Assistants in a range of care environments such as hospitals, nursing homes and in the community

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings to enhance their role in service provision to service users or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

This course is designed fo healthcare assistants to develop and update their skills and this innovative course aims to build on existing knowledge and skills with a view to developing your current role or to prepare you to work in a supervisory capacity.

The supportive environment in Inchicore College along with the experience and knowledge of our healthcare teachers will help you to acquire new skills in areas such as human resources management, health promotion and conflict resolution.You will also extend your knowledge and practice experience with an emphasis on person-centred planning and care.

This Healthcare Support course equips the student with the practical knowledge and skills required to support and assist people in their daily lives. Throughout the Healthcare Support course, students are assessed using skills demonstrations, oral presentations, written assessments and roleplay scenarios

This programme offers learners an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge suitable for a healthcare setting with the necessary qualification required for all healthcare support staff. Learners complete work experience in a clinical/ward environment and are trained using simulation equipment to help them understand how to care for people. Successful learners could go on to work in many different healthcare settings including hospitals, nursing homes and register with agencies for home help services.

This course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to provide valuable support in a variety of healthcare settings. You’ll gain a broad understanding of healthcare principles, legal requirements, and best practices, all while developing essential skills for interacting with and caring for a diverse range of clients. The course emphasises critical thinking, allowing you to plan and implement appropriate care strategies under supervision. Upon completion, you’ll be well-prepared to work as a healthcare support worker or progress to further education and training in healthcare.

This one year course is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

This course will facilitate learners to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in Healthcare Support. This qualification enables graduates to work in nursing homes, day care centres, and residential homes or as agency care workers within the community.

This course provides a recognised qualification necessary for working as a Health Care Assistant in a variety of settings, including hospitals, day and residential care, mental health, palliative care and the home. The content of the course focuses on preparing the learner for the workplace. It equips the carer with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in this rewarding role as a member of the care team.

• It is a stand-alone qualification for employment as a Care Assistant/Healthcare Worker
• It can also be used as a route to 3rd Level Education

Students are offered a practical and theoretical introduction to a career in the caring field.

This course gives students a realistic understanding of what the world of work entails and the required qualification for working as care/care assistants.