New for Spring 2019. €205.00* (€154.00 Social Welfare/OAP). This programme is suitable for individuals who wish to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain payroll records manually and on computer in a small to medium sized organisation. Location: Charleville Further Education & Training Centre (formerly Mannix College) See Also: Mallow College of Further Education… >>
Health Care Support 5M4339 QQI Level 5 Award

Successful completion of this course provides a recognised qualification necessary for working as a health care assistant in a variety of settings, including hospitals, day and residential care and the home. The course equips the carer with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in this rewarding role as a member of the care team. It is suitable for those wishing to embark on a career in caring and those already working in the sector who wish to gain a recognised qualification. It is made up of 8 components and each carries a value of 15 credits, giving a total of 120 credits for the full award. Three components will be offered each term, 8 components must be completed to achieve a full award. In order to achieve this award, it is essential to undertake 150 hours of work experience. Prior to beginning work experience all learners must have completed the care skills module of this award, undertaken a course in patient handling/client moving and have been successfully Garda vetted through Mallow College.
Night: Monday
Duration: 2 Years, part-time
Starting: Monday, 28 January 2019
Cost: Contact us for more information.
Award
Modules
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- Mandatory (All 5 need to completed)
- 5N2770 Care Skills
- 5N1794 Safety and Health at Work
- 5N0690 Communications
- 5N1356 Work Experience
- Autumn 2019
- 5N0758 Care Support
- Electives (3 need to completed)
- 5N2706 Care of the Older Person
- 5N3734 Infection Prevention and Control
- 5N1652 Intellectual Disabilities
- 5N1358 Word Processing
- Autumn 2019
- 5N3769 Palliative Care
- Mandatory (All 5 need to completed)
Entry Requirements
- Pass Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
- This requirement does not apply to mature learners.
Discounts
€15 discount when you enrol online, or 30% off for Social Welfare and Old Age Pension recipients, or 40% off for Mallow College full-time day students. See Terms & Conditions.
Enrolment
Receive a €15 discount when you register with our preferred option online (more enrolment options). Click here to enrol online.
More Information
See full Terms & Conditions.