Caoimhe Farrelly

Siobhan O’Reilly

Joy Spendlove

About This Course

This course in Healthcare Support places an emphasis on the care of people in both the community and in the healthcare residential sector. It is suitable for those wishing to embark on a career in caring and those wishing to gain a recognised qualification in caring.

Course Content

Care Skills
Care Support
Care of the Older Person
Activities of Living Patient Care
Infection Prevention and Control
Communications
Word Processing
Understanding Mental Health
Work Experience

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Progress Routes

Paramedic Science – University of Sunderland
Paramedic Science - Ulster University
General Nursing - TUS Midlands
Health & Society - DCU
Health & Medical Information Science - ATU Sligo

Further Studies

At Cavan Institute:

Graduates of this course in Healthcare Support may apply for a place on the one-year level 6 Social Care with Counselling Skills also available at Cavan Institute.

Elsewhere:

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 Higher Education Institutions (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).

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