Healthcare & Medicine courses in Ireland

This Activities of Living Patient Care award will: Facilitate the learner to gain understanding of the Activities of Living and its application to client care. Facilitate the learner to gain knowledge and competency in the delivery of holistic care to clients/patients and understand the importance of promoting of quality of life for client /patient. Facilitate…

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The purpose of this QQI validated Anatomy & Physiology award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the structure and function of the human body. On successful completion of the modules the learner will have the skills to understand the interrelationships between systems of the body and recognise the…

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Fascinating and practical, this is a unique opportunity to study how psychology applies to everyday existence – including our use of technology – and to explore how psychology can create new ways to improve quality of life. Topics include; personality, childhood, mental processes (such as attention and memory), the brain and its disorders, and how…

Psychology is the scientific investigation of behaviour and mental processes. It aims to study how a person thinks, feels and acts in any social situation. The main emphasis is on the individual and how they can affect and be affected by social contact with other parties. Applied Psychology avails of general psychological principles and theories…

Community Development organisations in Ireland make a valuable contribution to the achievement of social change, equality and social justice.  Community development workers have been presented with a number of opportunities and challenges over the recent years by the rapidly changing social context of Ireland including work with new communities, migrant workers and refugees; combating racism;…

This innovative course has been designed to prepare participants for careers in administration and other selected areas within the Health Services Executive (HSE), in hospitals, nursing homes, health centres, clinics and with general practitioners. In addition to school leavers, this course will be of interest to adult learners who aim to return to the work-force…

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…

Why is this Health & Social Care Degree for me? Professional Health and Social Care training aims to teach theories of practice and to develop both practice skills and a reflective capacity. The work of a Health & Social Care practitioner combines a multidisciplinary relationship based approach which encompasses purposeful planning and execution in the…

This 4-year course prepares students work a rewarding career in social care, a profession characterised by working in partnership with people who experience marginalisation, or disadvantage, or who have special needs. Students will explore and analyse the development of current and future trends in social care in Ireland and how legislation in this area is…

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…

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Joint Major: English and Psychology; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; This programme allows students to develop knowledge and expertise in the popular areas of English and Psychology. By studying English, students gather knowledge in a range of literary texts and periods, which will allow them to develop themselves…

One-year course designed for graduate nurses to top up their qualification to an Honours degree. Delivered one day per week from September to April/May. This course is ideally suited to prepare graduate nurses (with a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing) who would like to top-up their qualifications to an Honours Degree level. If you…

The four-year BSc (Honours) in Health and Physical Activity degree course aims to educate a category of professionals in the areas of health, physical activity and wellbeing. Graduates will have the skills necessary to assess, plan, promote and evaluate lifestyle interventions and physical activity courses that will enhance the quality of life of individuals that…

Over the duration of this four-year Honours Degree course, students will develop the professional knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to meet the specific needs of persons with intellectual disabilities. Student’s theoretical knowledge and practical skills will be developed through, the use of innovative and traditional teaching and learning approaches in modern teaching spaces and simulated…

Mental Health nursing is a specialist field within the health care profession. Over the course of this four-year honours degree course, students will develop the professional knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet the nursing needs of individuals experiencing a range of mental health feelings, problems and conflicts.

This 4-year Honours Degree programme is designed to enable students to develop the professional knowledge, skills and understanding needed to fulfil the role of a midwife. A role which involves providing individualised care to women and their family. Learning throughout this courses takes place in the classroom, specialised skills laboratory and in our affiliated partner…

Learners who successfully complete this course will: demonstrate good work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for older people understand the concept of the ageing process be able to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings enhance the quality of life of the older person.…

Who should complete this course? This programme is open to individuals with an interest in caring for older people, but it is of particular relevance to carers working with or planning to work with clients in the community. This is an area of considerable growth in employment, whether in care centres or in the client’s…

Learners who successfully complete this course will: recognise the personal care needs of clients respond effectively to clients’ individual needs, with their involvement and use of choice acquire practical skills in the area of client personal care maintain a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for clients.   Who should complete this course? Learners who wish…

12 week course providing clinical education for nurses working in Acute Medical Wards (Level 8, 10 ECTS). Acute medicine as a speciality has developed rapidly over the last number of years both nationally and internationally. It is defined as part of general (internal) medicine concerned with the immediate and early specialist management of adult patients…

This programme is for anyone interested in using digital technologies as a catalyst toward improved healthcare. Students will be introduced to the concepts, strategies, technologies and standards, which will drive the proposed electronic health care (eHealth) initiative in Ireland. The aim is to provide students with an understanding of the underlying strategies and technical elements…

Certificate in Introductory Counselling Skills; ; ; ; The aim of this programme is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in the area of counselling, mental health and wellness, and personal development at a foundational level, such that they will be able to perform more effectively as helpers in a variety of caring and pastoral…

Certificate in Introductory Counselling Skills (Online); ; ; ; The aim of this programme is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in the area of counselling, mental health and wellness, and personal development at a foundational level, such that they will be able to perform more effectively as helpers in a variety of caring and…

This QQI Level 5 course is designed to prepare students for front-line receptionist and administration duties with a particular emphasis on a Medical/Health Service environment, with strong employment opportunities in hospitals and medical organisations.

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)

This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility. VTOS means Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education, while retaining their benefit. This is a two year VTOS course…

This new and unique Open College designed Dementia Care & Awareness course will look at how dementia is now both a national and global concern and why there is a need to develop awareness and understanding of the facts pertaining to dementia. This course will explore the neurology of dementia, the various forms of dementia…