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.

To enrol on our QQI Level 5  Healthcare Support course Garda Vetting must be carried out.

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 will be sent a vetting application to complete upon enrollment, however if you have recently completed a vetting application, then there is no requirement to complete this with the college.

Students who have lived in other countries before Ireland, you must get police clearance and will need to provide a copy of your Police Clearance Certification for all international addresses that you have lived at, before starting placement.

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:

• qualifies graduates for work as Healthcare Assistant
• is recognised for roles in hospitals, nursing homes & community care settings
• provides a pathway to further QQI Level 6 or related healthcare training
• meets basic standards for QQI-recognised healthcare support roles in Ireland

• This QQI Level 5 Healthcare support is nationally recognised QQI award, and often what is looked for when hiring within the Healthcare setting.
• This is a career-ready qualification. No further study is needed to work in the healthcare industry.
• However, if you would like to continue your study in healthcare, this qualification gives you a great foundation.