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- FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support DHSXX
- Distance Learning course supported with fully qualified 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.
- All student fees for this Major Award are fully secure and protected by a Bank Guarantee.
- Interest Free Easy Payment Plan available.
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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 or in residential care, learners will find stimulating and functional modules with knowledge which can easily be applied to the workplace.
This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.
Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration.
The course documentation for this course is detailed and easy to read. If students require extra time to complete the course they can apply for an extension.
Assignments may be emailed or posted to the College whichever is more convenient.
Healthcare Support Major Award
Requirement in credit value is 8
Modules Covered Include:
*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.
Preferred entry level
- Minimum Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
- Candidates should hold an Irish Heart Level 3 Heart Saver CPR Certificate or equivalent.
- 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.
Programme Entry Requirements
- Students will need to fulfill 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.
- Learners will need CPR certificate and it is recommended that they complete the FETAC Manual Handling in conjunction with this course although it is not a mandatory module this is something that employers may look for.
- 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.
Work Placements
- If students are not in a position to secure a Work Placement for the duration required please contact us to discuss further as we may be able to assist students in certain circumstances.
Exemptions
- It is possible to gain exemptions from certain components of the course. If you already hold a FETAC award, or any 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 (Health & Safety at Work Module only) and continuous assessment processes such as assignments, collection of work, learner records, projects and skills demonstration. All assignments will be designed to maximize 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
Accreditation
- Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support DHSXX from FETAC.
- 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 leaners 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. |
