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Healthcare Support (QQI Major Award) – by Attendance Learning

€1,850.00

  • Course Fee: €1,685 and €165 registration & certification fee. No other fees to pay!
  • Commencing: September 5th 2017 in Dublin & Cork: – See “Location & Dates” below for more details.
  • Award: QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support – 5M4339.
  • NFQ Credit Value: 120 credits
  • Part-Time Attendance Learning Programme with full Tutor Support by fully qualified and industry experienced tutors & accredited by: QQI.
  • Easy Payment Option – Only €185 per month over 10 months with our unrivalled Easy Payment Plans. No other fees to pay! Call us on 01 2061828 to avail of this offer.
  • To secure your place a deposit of €200 is required. This is fully refundable should the course not run for whatever reason.

 

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Course Description

Who should complete this course?

The Healthcare Support Course is designed to give those wishing to work in the healthcare system a thorough grounding in the necessary skills. The course is relevant and highly practical, with each module focusing on a specific area of care.

Whether planning to work in hospitals, in the community, in residential care or childcare learners will find stimulating and functional modules with knowledge which can easily be applied to the workplace.

Due to our size and comprehensive range of quality QQI Awards, we can offer learners the option to design and study the awards/modules that best suit their learning style and career goals.

The programme duration is a combination of directed and self-directed learning activity including work placements. Please see “Location & Dates” for schedules and attendance times.

 

Some of the many benefits in studying with us on this course:

  • The ability to design a course that best suits your learning requirements and career goals.
  • One of the first Private Providers to have this new substantial Major Award validated by QQI. All our Awards are Fully Validated & Approved by QQI.
  • Unique modules available including Operating Department Care Skills and Activities of Living Patient Care.
  • More choice, Innovative Learning approach, High Quality and unbeatable prices – Why Pay more for the same FETAC Award!
  • All student fees for this Major Award are fully secure and protected by a Bank Guarantee.
  • Interest Free Easy Payment Plan available with this course. »Click here for further details.
  • We only offer QQI awards thus ensuring high Quality and Standards.
  • Work placement Insurance can be covered by us in certain circumstances. Ask for details.
  • Group Discounts Available.
  • We are an approved Garda Vetting Organisation.

 

Flexible Training Solutions for Employees and Employers:

The Open College offers the training in a flexible manner to suit both the needs of the Learner and/or the employer. Courses can be delivered in a variety of ways some of which are:

Part-time mornings, Part-time evenings, Saturdays, Day Release – one day per week, Block release, Distance Learning or Online eLearning. We can also deliver this Healthcare Major award or any of our 20 plus Healthcare modules on-site in Care Facilities.

Course Details

 

FETAC/QQI Modules to be Covered Include:

 

Extra Modules covered:

  • Occupational First Aid (FETAC Level 5) + CPR.

  • Patient/People Handling

 

All participants must have access to a professional Healthcare environment to fulfill the assessment requirements of the course – which is at least 150 hours work experience but we recommend 200 hours where feasible.

 

Work Placements

  • If students are not in a position to secure a Work Placement or provide Insurance for the duration required please contact us to discuss further as we may be able to assist students with placements and work place insurance in certain circumstances.

 

Programme Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Leaving Certificate or equivalent or relevant life and work experience.
  • Students will need to fulfil a minimum of 150 hours work experience as part of their work experience module with this course (in the Healthcare Sector) as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience.
  • Certain assessments require completion of work, which must be observed and evaluated by a Supervisor or Line manager.
  • Garda vetting is required for all Healthcare placements and students can apply for this through The Open College. Please ask for details.
  • For more details on participation suitability of this course click here».

 

Exemptions

  • It is possible to gain exemptions from certain components of the course. If you already hold a FETAC award, or any healthcare/childcare award, please contact us for details and we will advise you of available exemptions.

 

Assessment

  • A combination of module appropriate assessment procedures will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of the course.  These methods will include a combination of final written examinations (e.g. Health & Safety at Work or Nutrition Modules) and continuous assessment processes such as assignments, collection of work, learner records, projects and skills demonstration. All assignments will be designed to maximise the individual participant’s skills in their career development. All work submitted must be your own work.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, validated by a Verifier with an independent FETAC External Authenticator to complete the process.

 

Employment Opportunities

  • Healthcare Assistants employed by the state sector – e.g. Homecare Support Scheme operated by the HSE.
  • Healthcare Assistants employed by Agencies.
  • Employees of registered care settings / private nursing homes who are required to meet the training standards for employment as a Healthcare Assistant.
  • Those who are on work experience within a care setting who wish to acquire qualifications necessary for employment.
  • Employees within the Childcare Industry.

 

Transfer and Progression to Further Studies

  • This course is listed on the Higher Education Links Scheme, and, on successful completion, may be used to obtain access to a course at a higher level (e.g. Level 7 or 8 on the National Framework). Options include the QQI Level 8 Degrees in Social Studies in Social Care and Health Promotion and Physical Activity. For more details contact us.

 

Protection for Learners on this Major Award

As a course provider our policy on the protection for learners is subject to Section 43 of the Qualifications Act. This means that if, for whatever reason, we cease to provide the programme that is over 3 months in duration which you enrolled for, we have specific and legally binding arrangements in place to finish out that programme for you at no extra cost. All course fees for programmes over 3 months in duration are fully protected and secured by a Bank Guarantee.

If we cease trading those learners who have not finished their programme will be fully protected by this Bank Guarantee which will be automatically triggered and the fund that covers all Fees paid by learners will be transferred to FETAC by our Bank to enable FETAC provide further study options for these leaners or the refund of fees most recently paid so that they can complete their programme and all of this will be at no extra cost to the learners affected.

 

Accreditation

  • Following successful completion you will receive a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support - 5M4339.
  • QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
  • There is a €165.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and QQI Certification.

QQI Distance Learning Courses

Delivery Format

This Healthcare Support 5M4339 – QQI Level 5 Major Award course is completed fully through attendance learning.

Students have 12 months to complete this QQI Healthcare Level 5 Major Award.

 

Commencing Again in:

September 2017. Only 15 places available.

 

Duration:

Part Time – 12 months.

  • 2 evenings per week: 6.30 – 9.30pm (Mondays & Wednesdays) and
  • One full Saturday per month – 10.00 – 17.00.
  • Commencing September 5th 2017.

 

Locations:

Leopardstown, Dublin 18

&

Cork.

 

To secure your place a deposit of €200 is required. This is fully refundable should the course not run for whatever reason.

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