QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support 2026

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support 2026

1st September 2026
9:30 am

Location:
James O Keeffe Institute
Newmarket
Places remaining: 13
Cost: FREE

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Course Name: QQI Level 5 Health Care Assistant

Start Date: TBC

Day of the Week: Monday to Thursday

Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm

Duration: 4 days per week

Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork

Tuition Fee: This course is available to people who are currently not in employment and is free of charge.

There will be a course information session on the 4th of June 2026 at 7pm at James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork.

Successful graduates will be awarded the following:

• Level 5 Certificate in: Healthcare SupportIndividuals in receipt of a Job-seekers payment or other eligible payments must receive prior approval from INTREO Offices/DSP Scheme Areas to participate on programmes which exceeds 20 days in durationCourse Modules:
  • Care of the Older Person
  • Care Skills
  • Communications
  • Infection, Prevention & Control
  • Care Support
  • Palliative Care
  • Safety & Health at Work
  • Work Experience
  

  Who should participate in this course?

  Healthcare Support certificate: Learners who are looking to pursue a career as a Health Care Assistant in a hospital or nursing home. It is anticipated in the sector that this award will be the minimum qualification for Healthcare Assistants. Nursing Studies certificate: Learners who are looking to pursue further third level studies with a view to becoming a qualified nurse. Learners wishing to gain additional points for their CAO entry onto a nursing degree programme.

   

  General Aims

  The course aims to prepare learners for a career both here in Ireland and abroad by: ·         Facilitating an understanding of the needs of the older person in relation to the maintenance of their independence, dignity, respect, self esteem and choice ·         Developing communication, intellectual, practical and caring skills to respond effectively and with empathy to the needs of the older person ·         Creating an understanding of current and emerging legislation that applies to the care of the older person ·         Raising awareness of the need for personal and professional development while working with older people and their families