Course Code: CI061ER
Course Level: 5
Award Title: FETAC/QQI Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills
QQI Code: 5M3782
Duration: 1 Year
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or FETAC/QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Course Description
This course is designed for students who wish to work in either the emergency care or fire and ambulance services. This course leads to a FETAC Level 5 award in Health Service skills with additional certification in Emergency First Responder, accredited by The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC). Learners will train for Emergency First Responder incorporating Cardiac First Responder certification which is also PHECC accredited.
Course Content
Activities of Living Patient Care
Anatomy and Physiology
Care Support
Emergency Department Care Skills
Human Growth and Development
Infection Prevention and Control
Communications
Mathematics
Occupational First Aid
Word Processing
Work Experience
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to be eligible to apply for work in an emergency medical technician setting.
Progression Opportunities
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements). Students may also apply through UCAS to progress their studies in the UK.
