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Healthcare Support DHSXX (FETAC Level 5 Major Award)

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  • Course Fee: New Special Offer price: €1049 (For all 8 Modules)
  • FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support – DHSXX
  • Build your own Major award – 15 elective Modules to choose from!
  • Distance Learning course.
  • One-to-one Tutor Support by fully qualified and industry experienced tutors & accredited by: FETAC
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • Students are given ample time (10 months) to complete the course and can start it at any time of the year.

Some of the many benefits in studying with us on this course:

  • The ability to design a course that best suits your learning requirements and career goals.
  • More choice, Innovative Learning approach, High Quality and unbeatable prices – Why Pay more for the same FETAC Award!
  • All student fees for this Major Award are fully secure and protected by a Bank Guarantee.
  • Interest Free Easy Payment Plan available with this course. »Click here for further details.
  • We only offer FETAC awards thus ensuring high Quality and Standards.
  • Work placement Insurance can be covered by us in certain circumstances. Ask for details.
  • Group Discounts Available: Enrol 2+ people, for €975 per learner (a discount of 7% per person on existing Special offer price).

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Who should complete this course?

The Healthcare Support Course is designed to give those wishing to work in the healthcare system a thorough grounding in the necessary skills. The course is relevant and highly practical, with each module focusing on a specific area of care.

Whether planning to work in hospitals, in the community, in residential care or childcare learners will find stimulating and functional modules with knowledge which can easily be applied to the workplace.

Due to our size and comprehensive range of quality FETAC Awards, we can offer learners the option to design and study the awards/modules that best suit their learning style and career goals.

We do not restrict and limit learners to set elective Modules and you can choose from 15 elective modules on this Major Award.

Modules Required Include:

Mandatory – All of the following components: – 5 Credits

Choose Any Three of the following components: – 3 Credits

*Students taking these modules will have to sit an examination (€50.00) that is normally held in Dublin but arrangements can be made in outside centres around the country.

All participants must have access to a professional Healthcare environment to fulfill the assessment requirements of the course – which is at least 100 hours work experience.

This distance learning FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain an Internationally Recognised Qualification. Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration.

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Work Placements

  • If students are not in a position to secure a Work Placement or provide Insurance for the duration required please contact us to discuss further as we may be able to assist students with placements and work place insurance in certain circumstances.

Programme Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
  • Candidates should hold an Irish Heart Level 3 Heart Saver CPR Certificate or equivalent which are requirements for the Care Skills and Care Support components.
  • Students will need to fulfil 100 hours work experience as part of their work experience module with this course (in the Healthcare Sector) as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience.
  • Certain assessments require completion of work, which must be observed and evaluated by a Supervisor or Line manager.
  • It is recommended that learners complete a Manual Handling course in conjunction with this course although it is not a mandatory module this is something that employers may look for.
  • Garda vetting is required for all Childcare placements and students can apply for this on an individual basis (this is not done through the college). If required please complete the data protection request form. »Click here to download required form.
  • If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you.  You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
  • For more details on participation suitability of this course click here».

Exemptions

  • It is possible to gain exemptions from certain components of the course. If you already hold a FETAC award, or any healthcare/childcare award, please contact us for details and we will advise you of available exemptions.

Assessment

    • A combination of module appropriate assessment procedures will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of the course.  These methods will include a combination of final written examinations (e.g. Health & Safety at Work or Nutrition Modules) and continuous assessment processes such as assignments, collection of work, learner records, projects and skills demonstration. All assignments will be designed to maximise the individual participant’s skills in their career development. All work submitted must be your own work.
    • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, validated by a Verifier with an independent FETAC External Authenticator to complete the process. Click here for more information.

Employment Opportunities

      • Healthcare Assistants employed by the state sector – e.g. Homecare Support Scheme operated by the HSE.
      • Healthcare Assistants employed by Agencies.
      • Employees of registered care settings / private nursing homes who are required to meet the training standards for employment as a Healthcare Assistant.
      • Those who are on work experience within a care setting who wish to acquire qualifications necessary for employment.
      • Employees within the Childcare Industry.

Transfer and Progression to Further Studies

    • This course is listed on the Higher Education Links Scheme, and, on successful completion, may be used to obtain access to a course at a higher level (e.g. Level 7 or 8 on the National Framework). Options include the HETAC Level 8 Degrees in Social Studies in Social Care and Health Promotion and Physical Activity. For more details contact us.

Accreditation

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support DHSXX.
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
  • There is a €165.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.

Protection for Learners on this Major Award

As a course provider our policy on the protection for learners is subject to Section 43 of the Qualifications Act. This means that if, for whatever reason, we cease to provide the programme that is over 3 months in duration which you enrolled for, we have specific and legally binding arrangements in place to finish out that programme for you at no extra cost. All course fees for programmes over 3 months in duration are fully protected and secured by a Bank Guarantee.

If we cease trading those learners who have not finished their programme will be fully protected by this Bank Guarantee which will be automatically triggered and the fund that covers all Fees paid by learners will be transferred to FETAC by our Bank to enable FETAC provide further study options for these learners or the refund of fees most recently paid so that they can complete their programme and all of this will be at no extra cost to the learners affected.

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Further Study Options:
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