This course is designed to introduce students to the challenges and opportunities of working in emergency services. Participants will be introduced to careers such as paramedic, fire officer and emergency medical technician and be prepared for further study in this area.
This is a full-time one-year course which runs from September to May.
A Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent is required, although exceptions are given to mature students who are over 23 years of age. Entry is subject to interview.
There are no fees to study this course.
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to third level institutes and colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Graduates may also apply to HSE-Student Paramedic – National Ambulance Training College (subject to HSE eligibility criteria.) There is also the potential to progress to paramedic degree courses in the UK and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses in Ireland.
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This course equips students with the skills and knowledge to deal with the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings.
Work Experience placement in a related vocational area is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain work experience placement themselves..
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