Course Description

Health Care Support – Evening – Level 5 (Major Award)

Dorset College Dublin

Is for individuals who are…

Interested in gaining the Healthcare Support Major Award and demonstrate a broad range of knowledge, skill, and competence for the role of a Qualified Healthcare Assistant. A stepping stone to a degree in Nursing or Social Care.

Looking for…

A career with opportunities to work as part of a team to deliver care for patients in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, day care centers, home care support or a community environment and progress academically.

To Become…

A Qualified Healthcare Assistant A Qualified Nurse A Social Care Professional A Community Leader

Build Your Path To Success

01. Achieve the Healthcare Support Major Award

Dorset College is accredited by QQI Quality and Qualifications Ireland so you can feel confident that this Major Award will provide the recognition you need to progress in your chosen field.

02. Make Things Happen

Maximize your career potential as you grow in confidence gaining the skills and knowledge in Healthcare that will enable you to become a Qualified Healthcare Assistant and/or progress academically in the field of Nursing or Social Care.

03. Our Team of Teachers

Learn from a team of highly qualified and experienced teachers who will support and prepare you for the real-life knowledge and skills needed to promote healthcare in your role as a Care Assistant or in your progression to a career in this field.

04. Knowledge and Experience

Enrich your learning experience in a diverse learning environment. A friendly welcoming student-centered learning environment with teachers who support, mentor and guide you through the skills and knowledge and practical work experience to achieve your goals.

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College Name	Dorset College Dublin
Course Category	Care Assistance, Health Care
Course Type	Classroom Based
Course Qualification	Level 5 Certificate
Course Location	Dublin, Ireland
Location Postcode	Dublin 1
Course Start Date	17th October 2023
Course End Date	19th October 2024
Course Fee	2000
Course Duration	Academic Year
Course Times	Tus & Thu: 06.30 pm - 09.30 pm + 12 Sat Workshop Please see website for schedule information.
Awarding Body	QQI
Title of Awarding	Healthcare Support Certificate Level 5
Entry Requirements	Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate standard or appropriate QQI/FET Qualification or equivalent Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience English Language Proficiency Test where deemed appropriate or an IELTS score of 5.0 Work experience: 100 Hours (Mandatory)
Career Path	Graduates of this course are eligible for consideration for academic progression routes in Nursing and related Health Studies in Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland. The following options include: Level 8 Bachelor of Science in General Nursing and other specialist Nursing degree courses in D.C.U. and U.C.D and 10 other regional Universities and Institutes Nursing Degrees through UCAS Application Related QQI/HET Level 8 Degrees include Social Studies in Social Care and Health Promotion and Physical Activity