This one year course Emergency Care Services course provides learners with the foundation knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the emergency services. The course is designed to introduce you to the challenges and opportunities of working in emergency frontline public services. Careers such as Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, Intermediate Care Operative, Emergency Call Operative and Fire Services will be introduced to you and help you prepare for further study in this area. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

This course in Emergency Care Studies leads to a Level 5 award in Health Service Skills with additional certification in Emergency First Responder, accredited by The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC). Students will train for Emergency First Responder incorporating Cardiac First Responder certification which is also PHECC accredited.

This course is designed for students who wish to work in either the emergency care or fire and ambulance services. This course leads to a Level 5 award in Health Service skills with additional certification in Emergency First Responder, accredited by The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC). Learners will train for Emergency First Responder incorporating Cardiac First Responder certification which is also PHECC accredited.

This course provides a comprehensive foundation for individuals pursuing careers in the ambulance or fire services. Students gain vital knowledge and practical skills in emergency care and community health, focusing on the rapid response and medical expertise required to excel in high-pressure, frontline healthcare environments.

If your ambition is a career in the uniformed services, then Emergency Services course is for you. You can prepare for careers in a challenging but highly rewarding environments. You’ll develop essential skills of physical fitness, leadership and teamwork.

This course can be the foundation to progress to a rewarding career in the Ambulance Service, The Fire Service, The Defence Forces/Army, Prison Service or An Garda Síochána.

The curriculum focuses on identifying and enhancing personal qualities and strengths, such as resilience, critical thinking, and effective communication. By engaging in reflective practice and goal-setting, students are equipped to make informed choices about their career trajectories. Whether the goal is immediate entry into the workforce or moving into higher-level academic programs, the course provides the essential life skills and foundational knowledge required to transition successfully into a wide range of professional and educational environments.

Learn on the job. Build real skills. Prepare for your future.

The Employer Based Training (EBT) Programme is designed to help you gain real-world experience and valuable workplace skills through a supported work placement in an area that interests you. It’s ideal for students who learn best by doing and benefit from hands-on, practical training.