Health Care Supports
FETAC (NCVA) - Level 5
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Leaving Certificate with 5 passe or Leaving Cert Applied. Mature students will be considered based on a proven interest in the caring profession. Entry may be subject to interview/assessment & depends on satisfactory completion of an induction programme & Garda Vetting.
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| Course Content |
| Care Skills |
Nutrition |
Computer Applications |
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| Care Support |
Human Growth & Development |
Information Technology Skills/Data Entry |
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| Caring for Children 0-6 |
Intellectual Disability Studies |
Communications |
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| Safety & Health at Work |
Work Experience |
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| Certification |
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| FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 Award (DCHSN) - Further Education & Training Awards Council |
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| First Aid Certificate - Irish Red Cross/ Order of Malta |
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| Manual Handling and Lifting - Health & Safety Authority or Charter of Physiotherapists |
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| Duration |
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| One Year - Full Time Study or Two years - Part Time (min of 4 modules per year) |
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| Course Structure |
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| Work Experience within a variety of caring situations forms an integral part of the course. Minimum of six weeks duration in one setting. |
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| Career Options/Progression |
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Holders of a FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support may progress to further study at Institutes of Technology/Universities. Alternatively you may directly enter employment within the caring profession as a nurse's aide, care assistant or special care assistant. This course can also enhance your qualifications and career prospects if you are an existing care worker. This qualification is recognised by the Health Service Executive and the Dept of Health for Healthcare Assistants. |
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| Evaluation |
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| You wil be evaluated by examination, project work and practical First Aid exam |
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