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 Healthcare Service Skills course offers training for those seeking a role in care support, porter services and maintenance in hospitals and healthcare services, in Dublin and neighbouring counties.

The Children’s Hospital and St. James Hospital Campus offers significant employment opportunities in the Dublin 8 area being the largest capital investment project ever undertaken in healthcare in Ireland. Employment in nursing homes, disability settings, hospices and respite/day care facilities will also be accessible to you.

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to work in a supportive role in the area of rehabilitation and physical disability. The Physiotherapist Assistant’s role will be to work under the direction and guidance of a Chartered Physiotherapist to assess, treat and support recovering clients.

This one-year course provides a solid foundation in dental nursing practices, encompassing essential clinical skills, patient care techniques, and knowledge of dental procedures.

The course will support learners as you take your first steps toward a fulfilling career in dental nursing!

The course will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and values to meet the demands and challenges of working within a GP Practice and to contribute to patient experience, patient flow through the practice and practice efficiency.

This course provides the learners with the knowledge, skills and competence to pursue a career as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.

The Hospice care course provides students with the knowledge, skills 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 aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to care for individuals with serious illnesses in a hospice setting. Students will learn about the unique needs of hospice patients, including pain and symptom management, psychological and spiritual support, and end-of-life care. With this foundation of knowledge, students can support the team providing care, communicate effectively with patients and families, and provide a warm and comforting environment.

This innovative program is tailored for individuals passionate about contributing to the rehabilitation and holistic well-being of patients through therapeutic activities and rehabilitation therapy. The course aims to train students to manage and deliver therapeutic activities within healthcare environments effectively. Focusing on physical, mental, and social well-being, the program prepares students to create engaging therapeutic programs tailored to individual patient needs, promoting comprehensive rehabilitation and recovery processes.

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.

If you wish to pursue a profession as a health service worker, then this is the course for you. We focus on providing the necessary skills and knowledge required across a range of care settings with a variety of age groups. The course welcomes those who are already employed in a caring role, and require the necessary qualifications.

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.

Learners will develop an awareness of how to assist the Speech and Language Therapist to help their patients manage challenges in relation to speech, language, voice, and swallowing difficulties. They will also acquire the relevant theoretical and practical skills, and gain work experience in a healthcare setting.

This full-time programme provides learners with the relevant qualifications to work in the healthcare sector as healthcare assistants/support staff in hospitals, nursing homes or in the community. Students are provided with the professional skills and qualifications necessary to pursue a career in the emergency services.