Pre-Emergency Services Studies
Course Details
- Cathal Brugha FET Campus
- North Dublin City
- Health and Safety
- € 50
- Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
- 1 year
Course Description
If you require upskilling in core subjects necessary for progression in the Emergency Services field or similar health allied careers/rescue careers this is the course to develop your readiness further.
WHAT WILL I STUDY? Community Health Services, 5M4468
Anatomy and Physiology; Psychology; Teamworking; Infection prevention & Control;Human Growth and Development; Word Processing; Communications; Work Experience
To supplement and enhance QQI modules the course will offer specialist training during the year on PHECC Emergency First Response ( EFR) , Manual Handling and Aptitude Test preparation .
The company Test Preparations will also assist with Psychometric guidance
CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to undertake a career in the primary emergency services such as Ambulance Services. Students wishing to access careers in these emergency services should register for updates with Publicjobs.ie. Students are responsible for checking eligibility requirements. There are also employment opportunities available to students with private ambulance and event medical providers. Students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Students may progress to The National Qualification in Emergency Medical Technology (NQEMT-EMT), UK Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support, UK Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners offered by DX2 Training Solutions.
Possibility of entering Paramedic degrees in UL. UCC & UK subject to entry requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Leaving Cert or LCA • Other equivalent qualification •Mature students • Garda Vetting • Apply directly at cathalbrughafet.ie