Health Service Skills for Deaf Students

HEALTHCARE 5M3782 NFQ Level 5
PLSS Code 370173 | Course Fees €313

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This one-year professional programme facilitates suitable Deaf students in acquiring the qualifications necessary for employment in the healthcare sector in a variety of roles. ISL interpreters support students and staff on this programme.

Entry Requirements

» Relevant prior experience,
» Garda vetting application

What Will I Study?

» Care Support
» Care Skills
» Care of the Older Person
» Infection Prevention and Control
» Communications
» Activities of Patient Living Care
» Special Needs Assisting
» Work Experience

What Qualifications Will I Get When I Finish The Course?

QQI Healthcare 5M3782 NFQ Level 5

Career Opportunities and Progression

There are approximately forty Higher Education Institutions including Universities, Institutes of Technology and private colleges offering places on a range of courses to QQI full award certificate holders. QQI’s information page Going to higher education using my QQI Award provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.

Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit visit cao.ie.

Full awards can also be used for graduates' progression to Further Education level 6 courses - visit cao.ie for further information. Full awards can also be used for entry to UK, European and International universities, on a case-by-case basis. Full information can be found here.

Graduates go on to employment as personal care assistants or may seek employment in a variety of residential and non-residential healthcare settings. Others choose to progress to Higher Education and training.

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