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Health Support Skills
FETAC Award (Level 5)This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies required for working as support staff in the Health Service.
Course Content
Theatre/Drama, Understanding Special Needs, Human Growth & Development, Communications, Work Experience, Information Technology, Safety and Health at Work, Care Provision.
CERTIFICATION
FETAC Level 5
DURATION
1 Year
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All students who present for these courses will be given individual guidance by qualified tutors who are in a position to make recommendations as to what courses may suit their learning needs.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This course aims to prepare learners for employment as Health Care Assistants / Care Assistant / Auxiliary / Attendant / Divisional Therapist / Orderly / Ward Attendant.
WORK PLACEMENT
Learners will complete a placement in a Health Care setting.