Healthcare Assistant Course: Your Path to a Fulfilling Career

Welcome to our Healthcare Assistant course! If you're passionate about helping others and want to make a real difference in people's lives, this course is for you. It’s designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to start a rewarding career in healthcare, with opportunities to progress to higher education and secure employment in a high-demand sector.

Why Choose This Course?

1. Flexible Learning Options

• We understand that everyone has different schedules and commitments, so we offer flexible learning options, including evening and part-time courses, to make it easier for you to achieve your educational goals.

1. Make a Difference:

   • As a healthcare assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients and healthcare professionals. Your work will directly impact the well-being of others, making each day meaningful.

2. Learn Essential Skills:

   • Gain hands-on experience and learn the basics of patient care, communication, and medical procedures. These skills are crucial for any healthcare role.

3. High Demand for Healthcare Assistants:

   • The healthcare sector is growing, and there is a high demand for skilled healthcare assistants. This means great job security and plenty of opportunities for advancement.

4. Pathway to Higher Education:

   • This course provides a strong foundation for further studies in nursing, healthcare management, or other related fields. You’ll be well-prepared to continue your education and advance your career.

5. Supportive Learning Environment:

   • You’ll be learning in a supportive and encouraging environment with experienced instructors who are dedicated to your success.

Join Us

Start your journey with our Healthcare Assistant course. Whether you're looking to begin a fulfilling career right away or plan to continue your education in the healthcare field, this course will help you achieve your goals.

We look forward to supporting you every step of the way.

• You will develop the skills to work in a variety of healthcare settings.

• You can achieve a QQI qualification for the purposes of gaining employment.

• You will also be able to progress onto other Further Education and Higher Education and Training.

Mandatory Modules

• Safety and Health at Work QQI Level 5

• Care Skills QQI Level 5 Care Support QQI Level 5

• Communications QQI Level 5

• Work Experience QQI Level 5

Elective Modules

• Care of the Older Person QQI Level 5

• Care Provision and Practice QQI Level 5

• Human Growth and Development QQI Level 5

• Activities of Living Patient Care QQI Level 5

• Word Processing QQI Level 5

QQI Website: https://qsearch.qqi.ie/WebPart/AwardDetails?awardCode=5M4339

Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) courses are free if:  

You have less than upper second level education (No Leaving Cert) OR 

Are in receipt of a Social Welfare payment or a dependent of someone in receipt of a Social Welfare payment OR 

Have a full valid medical card.  

Fees will apply to those who do not meet the above criteria. Please contact the Centre for additional fee information.  

Eligibility & Requirements 

Are over 16 years of age

Not in full-time education

Priority is given to learners with less than upper second level education 

Good IT Skills especially Word Processing 

Excellent written and spoken English required