QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support 2026
1st September 2026
9:30 am
Location:
James O Keeffe Institute
Newmarket
Places remaining: 17
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 3rd 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
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