QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Online

This course aims to provide learners with a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical healthcare support skills. The course focuses on relevant modules that focus on specific areas of care. This level 5 healthcare support course provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Students will also have the option to progress to further or higher education.

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (8 QQI Level 5 Component Certificates)

Course Modules

• 5N2770 – Care Skills Level 5
• 5N0758 – Care Support Level 5
• 5N1794 – Health and Safety at Work Level 5
• 5N0690 – Communications Level 5
• 5N1356 – Work Experience Level 5
• 5N0749 – Anatomy & Physiology Level 5
• 5N1279 – Human Growth and development Level 5
• 5N4325 – Nursing Theory and Practice Level 5

Course Delivery

This course is delivered fully online, own pace and can be started anytime.

Course Fee Information

Pay In Full €895

Pay In Installments – €1000

(€250 deposit & 3 monthly instalments paid consecutively of €250)

Contact Progressive College to take all modules or sit individual single modules.

Learning Outcomes

• Providing an understanding of the needs of the person in their care in relation to the maintenance of their dignity, respect, self-esteem, and choice.
• Demonstrating knowledge of a range of theories, practice, guidelines and legal requirements pertaining to Healthcare Support practice.
• Evaluating and using the information to plan, develop and implement appropriate Healthcare strategies in a variety of care settings whilst working under specific direction and supervision within a support capacity
• Applying knowledge and skills within a range of varied and specific healthcare contexts in accordance with accepted guidelines and practice and legal requirements.
• Demonstrating a broad range of practice, research, interpersonal and caring skills in providing Health Care Support to a wide range of client groups in a range of health care settings.

Entry Requirements

A minimum Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard of education or equivalent education or experience.  Proficiency in English language.

Continuous Assessment

Learners must complete 240 hours’ work experience in a suitable healthcare setting which might be a nursing home, hospital or day care centre. Students may need to complete a patient moving and handling course and basic first aid responder course prior to starting their work placement.

Location & Date

Location: Online
Start: Anytime
Delivery: Own Pace
Access: 12 Months to Complete