GP Practice Assistant
Course Details
- Dunboyne College of Further Education
- Meath
- Healthcare and Medical, Health Services
- POA
- Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
- One Year
Course Description
This course aims to prepare students to support GPs to expand their practice by assisting the Practice Nurse and medical/admin staff. This course will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills required for this new role as identified by the Health Service Executive. GP Practice Assistants carry out roles such as recording vital signs and weight, sterilising equipment, restocking consultation rooms, covering administrative duties and communicating with patients and members of the public.