This foundation course gives adults the opportunity to return to education and to participate in a year of learning and exploration in healthcare with the opportunity for employment or progression. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary for further study.
This QQI Level 4 course also aims to bridge the gap by providing applicants with the fundamental health-related skills and language proficiency necessary to succeed in their academic pursuits in the healthcare related field. This course seeks to enhance students’ health literacy by equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to interpret and critically evaluate health-related information.
This course provides students with a solid foundation preparing them for further studies in healthcare-related fields or entry-level positions in healthcare settings where English proficiency is required. The Preparation for Healthcare course offers a tailored approach to addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by learners in the healthcare domain and includes English Language Support as an elective module.
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203198 |
| Course Location | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 10 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 4 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 4 Certificate in Employment Skills |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education, although no formal qualifications are required. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English. |
| Career Path | Graduates who successfully complete HLT may apply for entry to QQI Level 5 courses in BCFE, such as: Healthcare / Special Needs Assisting (SNC) Nursing Studies (General, Paediatrics and Midwifery) (SPN) Community and Social Services (SCH) Graduates may also apply for entry to the QQI Level 5 university access courses in BCFE such as: Pre-University Foundation in Teaching (ELT) |
| Course Code | HLT |
This course is suitable for both mature students and school leavers who would like to pursue a fulfilling and rewarding career providing care and support to vulnerable people in the community, but who do not necessarily wish to be a healthcare/special needs assistant.
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