This course is designed to equip the learner with the academic knowledge and practical skills essential for working in a healthcare team. Its purpose is two-fold:
Experienced healthcare professionals instruct students in practical skills in our fully equipped ward. In addition, students must complete a period of work experience in a care setting. Prior to engaging in practical work experience, students will complete both People Moving & Handling and PHECC First Aid Responder courses. Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support – 5M4339.
This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.
Fiona
As a mature student going back to college at the age of 48 years, I found the whole experience very enjoyable. The tutors were outstanding and available at any time to answer any questions I had. We were a mixed group of students from 19 years of age to my age of 48 years of age and everybody just got on so well as a group. I highly recommend going back as a mature student and at the end of the day it is only nine months for your qualification, in the area you would enjoy working in. I could not speak more highly of the teachers, they are there for you with any amount of help and I would highly recommend the Mayo College of Further Education and Training to anyone.
Karen
I really enjoyed the Healthcare course at Mayo College of Further Education and Training the teachers were fantastic, and I enjoyed the modules and learning new skills was a bonus and the highlight for me was meeting my classmates and making new friends. I would highly recommend the Healthcare course for anyone, who would be interested in working in the healthcare sector.
There are no fees for this course.
A uniform is required consisting of a College Healthcare Tunic which can be ordered through the College. Prices for items ordered through the College are reviewed annually. Please note that First Aid Responder and Patient Manual Handling, Lifting & Moving courses are provided by a registered training institute and prices are reviewed annually. Vaccination for Hepatitis B needs to be arranged by the student at their own cost.
There are wide range of progression opportunities available for FET graduates via the CAO website. Please view the entry requirements for all Higher Education colleges here: https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac
Care Skills – 5N2770
Provides the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment while recognizing the differing care needs of clients.
Care Support – 5N0758
Equips the learner with the personal knowledge, skills and competence to work effectively in a care setting. It aims to promote good practice and respect for diversity in lifestyle, religion and culture in care work
Care of the Older Person – %N2706
Equips the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to meet the full and holistic needs of older people in a variety of care contexts and to develop an awareness of the increasing needs of older people in today’s community.
Infection Prevention & Control – 5N3734
Facilitates the learner to develop an understanding of the importance of infection prevention and control while providing the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to prevent and/or manage outbreaks of infection and to recognize their role in the prevention of infection in a health care setting.
Intellectual Disability Studies – 5N1652
Provides the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence in the causes, range and effects of intellectual disabilities and allows he/she to develop awareness of social models of support and the roles of various professionals in responding to the needs of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Safety & Health At Work – 5N1794
Provides the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment.
Communications – 5N0690
Facilitates the learner to acquire communication skills relevant to vocational and personal development.
Work Experience – 5N1356
Allows the learner to gain personal knowledge, skills and capacity while participating in a suitable work placement, for a limited time, under supervision.
PHECC First Aid Responder (FAR)
This 3-day course is designed to offer training in occupational first aid including cardiac first response to the national standards of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC).
People Moving & Handling
The course covers both practical and theoretical elements of moving and handling tasks. It aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to apply correct handling techniques, in a safe manner, while promoting independence and dignity of the client.