Healthcare Support QQI level 5 - On Campus

To enrol on our QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support we recommend the following:

• Access to a computer, laptop or tablet for the duration of your course is required, as well as having basic computer literacy (e.g sending emails, navigating computer files, uploaded/downloading documents, accessing Moodle etc.) Students should have access to the Microsoft Office Suite, (Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, or the equivalent suitable on Apple devices.
• Applicants should have at least an Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate or equivalent education or experience to enrol onto this Healthcare Support course.
• If English is not your first language or if you have not been primarily educated in English, you must demonstrate a sufficient level of English proficiency before starting the program.This typically means achieving an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.5 or an equivalent score on a recognised international English language test. Applicants will need to provide evidence of their English proficiency.
• In line with QQI requirements, if you plan to use previously completed modules towards your Major Award, these modules must have been completed within the last five years. You will need to provide City College Dublin with copies of these certificates to be eligible for certification after completing your training program.

The learning outcomes of the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support course aims to prepare learners through the following:

• Providing an understanding of the needs of the person in their care in relation to the maintenance of their dignity, respect, self-esteem, and choice
• Demonstrating knowledge of a range of theories, practices, guidelines, and legal requirements pertaining to Healthcare Support practice.
• Evaluating and using the information to plan, develop and implement appropriate
• Healthcare strategies in a variety of care settings whilst working under specific direction and supervision within a support capacity
• Applying knowledge and skills within a range of varied and specific healthcare contexts in accordance with accepted guidelines and practice and legal requirements.
• Demonstrating a broad range of practice, research, interpersonal and caring skills in providing Health Care Support to a wide range of client groups in a range of health care settings.

Enrol on our QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support course today!

This QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support course is continuous assessment with written assignments and practical exams which may need to be completed in a healthcare setting.

QQI Level 5  Healthcare Support Major Award (QQI Level 5 Component Certificates).

As part of this QQI Level 5  Healthcare Support, learners must complete 160 hours of work experience in a suitable healthcare setting which might be a nursing home, hospital, or day services centre.

Learners may also need to complete Patient Manual Handling Training & Cardiac/Basic First Aid Training before completing their work placement which is not provided by City College Dublin.

Garda Vetting is a legal requirement under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 for the vetting of persons carrying out work with children or vulnerable persons.

Students can request an appointment at the college by email from the start of the course to begin the Garda vetting application process. An appointment will then be arranged for you to complete the Garda vetting process at the college.

However, if you have recently completed a Garda vetting application through your workplace and still need to complete your placement hours, you will need to apply for Garda vetting again.

If you find a placement setting that is willing to complete the Garda vetting application for you, there is no requirement to complete the Garda vetting process through the college.

Anyone who has lived outside Ireland and Northern Ireland for six consecutive months or more (aged 18 or older) must provide an official Police Clearance Certificate from each country they resided in.

We do not take care of any Police Clearance in the college, this will be required from your placement settings, not from us.

QQI supports learners at each stage of their learning journey, whether by issuing and replacing QQI Award certificates, verifying existing qualifications such as FETAC or HETAC awards, or advising on the move to higher education.

As the national awarding body for further education and training and most private higher education providers, QQI works in partnership with providers and stakeholders to develop and maintain award standards. Along with offering guidance on certifying awards and verifying qualifications, we maintain searchable databases of QQI-validated programmes and CAS awards and support the recognition of prior learning, and access, transfer and progression pathways.

You will need the following to participate our QQI Level 5  Healthcare Support course:

• A PC with Windows 8 or later or a Mac with OSX 10.5 or later.
• An internet connection with a speed of at least 10mbps.
• The latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari, set to accept cookies and pop-ups.
• Adobe Reader, to view content.
• Word processing software, such as MS Word or Google Docs.
• Some courses include video, therefore your computer must be capable of playing video and sound.

This QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support qualification provides a clear pathway into employment in the Irish healthcare sector, as well as opportunities for further study and career progression.

On completion of this course, you can:

• Work as a Healthcare Assistant in hospitals, nursing homes, and community care settings
• Apply for roles in both public and private healthcare environments across Ireland
• Progress to QQI Level 6 or specialised healthcare training
• Use this qualification as a foundation for further study, including pathways towards nursing or other healthcare professions

This qualification is widely recognised by employers and meets the core requirements for entry-level healthcare support roles in Ireland.

• Nationally recognised QQI qualification required for HCA roles
• Designed for beginners, no healthcare experience required
• Flexible study options (online, blended, classroom)
• Direct pathway into employment in healthcare settings