Healthcare & Medicine courses in Ireland

These courses are designed to equip learners with the knowledge and the skills to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Health Care sector, or to progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Learners will study core areas of Animal Health Care and are enabled to put theory into practice…

This Health Services Supervisory Management Skills course offers holders of a Level 5 health-related award the opportunity to undertake further study in this area. Students will acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to undertake Supervisory Management roles in the community and in a range of health services settings. Successful completion will offer enhanced opportunities in…

This is a one year full-time course which aims to provide a gateway for students interested in perusing a career in an animal related field. The course is designed to equip students with the practical skills, knowledge and experience required to work directly with animals and as a foundation for further study in this arena.

This course is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Health Care sector, or to progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Learners will study core areas of Animal Health Care and are enabled to put theory into practice through…

As a student on the BA Applied Psychology, you get a chance to engage with a wide breadth of topics. The degree follows a rich, varied and challenging curriculum, from history to neuroscience, culture to biology, from children to the elderly, from professional skills to statistical and laboratory skills. The scope of psychology can be…

This course prepares students to assist the veterinary surgeon in all aspects of animal care. Animal care provide basic animal care, assist in laboratory procedures and in the veterinary clinic. They may also work in a variety of other settings including animal hospitals and clinics, animal shelters, laboratories, zoos and animal parks. Students study a…

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…

Psychology is one of the most exciting and interesting subjects available in third level education. It is the study of human behaviour in all its forms normal and abnormal, natural and learned, productive and destructive. It is a modern and progressive area of study, which with a 150-year history, is currently experiencing unprecedented growth and…

Course aims This Certificate in Medical Administration course is designed to prepare students for front-line receptionist duties with a particular emphasis on a Medical/Health Service environment. Course modules Medical Terminology Text Production Communications Information & Administration Word Processing Audio Transcription Business Administration Legal Practice and Procedures Work Experience Spreadsheet Methods Language (Optional)

CK731 Intellectual Disability nurses work closely with people with an intellectual disability and their families throughout their lives as advocates, practitioners, educators and facilitators. As members of an interdisciplinary team of therapists, clinicians, teachers and medical personnel, ID nurses work in a person-centred way to empower clients to achieve their life goals. Students gain wide-ranging…

CK740 The programme aims to foster in the individual the knowledge, skills, attitudes and professional values for midwifery practice. On successful completion of the degree a graduate is eligible to apply for professional registration as a midwife (RM) with An Bord Altranais. The School of Nursing and Midwifery promotes the development of personal, professional and…

CK741 The programme aims to foster in the individual the knowledge, skills, attitudes and professional values for midwifery practice. On successful completion of the degree a graduate is eligible to apply for professional registration as a midwife (RM) with An Bord Altranais. The School of Nursing and Midwifery promotes the development of personal, professional and…

CK791 The UCC Medical School has a long and illustrious history in the education of clinicians and clinician scientists. Medicine was one of the three founding faculties when University College Cork opened its doors to students in 1849 as Queen’s College Cork aiming to provide andquot;the most advanced and superior education to the inhabitants of…

CAO Code: DC227 Nursing ‚Äì helping individuals and communities to enjoy the best health possible. A nurse has two very important roles in the community: * to help individuals/communities achieve, maintain or regain the best possible health. * to provide comfort, support and dignity in times of illness or death. It is a profession that…

This Healthcare Assistant course provides a recognised qualification for healthcare workers, currently in employment and those seeking to work in this sector. This Healthcare Support Award is one of the Department of Health and Children’s recommended qualifications for Healthcare Assistants working in the public and private sector. In addition, the newly published National Quality Standards…

This is a one-year course / programme for students of all ages who are interested in pursuing a career in the ever growing area of natural / holistic health care. Whether you are looking for a new career, a career change or just to develop a deeper understanding of your own well being, this course…

This Maynooth University NUI Certificate level course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society. Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: Understand the main psychological theories and schools and their contribution to…

This Maynooth University NUI Certificate level course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: Understand the main psychological theories and schools and their contribution to…

This Maynooth University NUI Certificate level course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: Understand the main psychological theories and schools and their contribution to…

This Maynooth University NUI Certificate level course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society. Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: Understand the main psychological theories and schools and their contribution to…

This Nursing Studies course is designed to enhance students awareness and understanding for the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse. It is also ideal for those who wish to pursue a nursing career. Students will study core areas of nursing and are enabled to put theory into practice; using DFEi’s fully upgraded nursing suites…

This is a one-year course / programme. The course / programme is aimed at individuals who are a interested in working in a challenging but highly rewarding environment. Successful completion of this Level 5 course / programme may give you the foundations to progress to a rewarding career in the Ambulance Service, The Fire Service,…

Course Name Care of the Older Person Course Delivery Part-time Qualifications QQI Level 5 Component Certificate In Care of the Older Person Work Experience Requirements Learners must complete 40 hours’ work placement in a nursing home, hospital or day care centre. Course Code 5N2706 Assessment/Examinations Continuous assessment consists of a Project and Practical Skills Demonstrations. Learners…

Course Name Healthcare Support Major Award Course Delivery Part Time Qualifications QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (8 QQI Level 5 Component Certificates) BLS (Basic Life Support) including CPR Certificate Certificate in People Moving and Handling Aims The programme aims to provide learners with all the skills and knowledge necessary to work as healthcare assistants…