Healthcare & Medicine courses in Ireland

This Activities of Living Patient Care award will: Facilitate the learner to gain understanding of the Activities of Living and its application to client care. Facilitate the learner to gain knowledge and competency in the delivery of holistic care to clients/patients and understand the importance of promoting of quality of life for client /patient. Facilitate…

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The purpose of this QQI validated Anatomy & Physiology award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the structure and function of the human body. On successful completion of the modules the learner will have the skills to understand the interrelationships between systems of the body and recognise the…

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Fascinating and practical, this is a unique opportunity to study how psychology applies to everyday existence – including our use of technology – and to explore how psychology can create new ways to improve quality of life. Topics include; personality, childhood, mental processes (such as attention and memory), the brain and its disorders, and how…

Psychology is the scientific investigation of behaviour and mental processes. It aims to study how a person thinks, feels and acts in any social situation. The main emphasis is on the individual and how they can affect and be affected by social contact with other parties. Applied Psychology avails of general psychological principles and theories…

Community Development organisations in Ireland make a valuable contribution to the achievement of social change, equality and social justice.  Community development workers have been presented with a number of opportunities and challenges over the recent years by the rapidly changing social context of Ireland including work with new communities, migrant workers and refugees; combating racism;…

This innovative course has been designed to prepare participants for careers in administration and other selected areas within the Health Services Executive (HSE), in hospitals, nursing homes, health centres, clinics and with general practitioners. In addition to school leavers, this course will be of interest to adult learners who aim to return to the work-force…

This course prepares students to assist the veterinary surgeon in all aspects of animal care. Animal care provide basic animal care, assist in laboratory procedures and in the veterinary clinic. They may also work in a variety of other settings including animal hospitals and clinics, animal shelters, laboratories, zoos and animal parks. Students study a…

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 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…

Why is this Health & Social Care Degree for me? Professional Health and Social Care training aims to teach theories of practice and to develop both practice skills and a reflective capacity. The work of a Health & Social Care practitioner combines a multidisciplinary relationship based approach which encompasses purposeful planning and execution in the…

Psychology is one of the most exciting and interesting subjects available in third level education. It is the study of human behaviour in all its forms normal and abnormal, natural and learned, productive and destructive. It is a modern and progressive area of study, which with a 150-year history, is currently experiencing unprecedented growth and…

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Joint Major: English and Psychology; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; This programme allows students to develop knowledge and expertise in the popular areas of English and Psychology. By studying English, students gather knowledge in a range of literary texts and periods, which will allow them to develop themselves…

Learners who successfully complete this course will: demonstrate good work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for older people understand the concept of the ageing process be able to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings enhance the quality of life of the older person.…

Who should complete this course? This programme is open to individuals with an interest in caring for older people, but it is of particular relevance to carers working with or planning to work with clients in the community. This is an area of considerable growth in employment, whether in care centres or in the client’s…

Learners who successfully complete this course will: recognise the personal care needs of clients respond effectively to clients’ individual needs, with their involvement and use of choice acquire practical skills in the area of client personal care maintain a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for clients.   Who should complete this course? Learners who wish…

Certificate in Introductory Counselling Skills; ; ; ; The aim of this programme is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in the area of counselling, mental health and wellness, and personal development at a foundational level, such that they will be able to perform more effectively as helpers in a variety of caring and pastoral…

Certificate in Introductory Counselling Skills (Online); ; ; ; The aim of this programme is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in the area of counselling, mental health and wellness, and personal development at a foundational level, such that they will be able to perform more effectively as helpers in a variety of caring and…

This QQI Level 5 course is designed to prepare students for front-line receptionist and administration duties with a particular emphasis on a Medical/Health Service environment, with strong employment opportunities in hospitals and medical organisations.

Course aims This Certificate in Medical Administration course is designed to prepare students for front-line receptionist duties with a particular emphasis on a Medical/Health Service environment. Course modules Medical Terminology Text Production Communications Information & Administration Word Processing Audio Transcription Business Administration Legal Practice and Procedures Work Experience Spreadsheet Methods Language (Optional)

This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility. VTOS means Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education, while retaining their benefit. This is a two year VTOS course…

This new and unique Open College designed Dementia Care & Awareness course will look at how dementia is now both a national and global concern and why there is a need to develop awareness and understanding of the facts pertaining to dementia. This course will explore the neurology of dementia, the various forms of dementia…

About our Aura and Chakra Anatomy Course This course is an advanced Practitioners Course, every practitioner should have fluid wisdom of the Aura and Chakra system. Because it is this anatomy that fuels our holistic. Wellness. And unwellness. This course is suitable for beginners as well as experienced therapists, as the course explores all the…

About our Aura and Chakra Anatomy Course  This course is an advanced Practitioners Course, every practitioner should have fluid wisdom of the Aura and Chakra system. Because it is this anatomy that fuels our holistic. Wellness. And unwellness. This course is suitable for beginners as well as experienced therapists, as the course explores all the…

About our Colour Therapy Practitioners Course This course is an advanced Practitioners Course, suitable for beginners also, as the course explores all the foundation work as well as advanced. David believes that Colour is an intrinsic tool in healing, he feels that we need a general overview of how the Mind Works and Human Behaviour, therefore…

About our Crystal Therapy Practitioners Course This course is an advanced Practitioners Course, suitable for beginners also, as the course explores all the foundation work as well as advanced. Our Course is created from the Ethos of understanding as much as possible the overall Holistic well-being of Humankind. The course is inspired by the works of…

BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefit. Skills to Compete is an initiative to support those who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 and wish to re-enter the workforce. See here for details. This is a two year part time…

Certificate in Early Learning & Care Stage 1 QQI Level 5 (5M21473) – Year 1 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education QQI Level 6 (6M2007) – Year 2 The Early Learning and Care course is designed to equip the learner with the personal skills, knowledge and competence required for working with children in…

BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefit. Skills to Compete is an initiative to support those who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 and wish to re-enter the workforce. See here for details. This is a two year part time…

This Emergency Care Studies course will assist those who plan on working in either the ambulance or fire service. Learners who successfully complete the course will gain essential knowledge and skills in areas relevant to these careers. Kerry College now offers an EMT Training course to run parallel to the Pre-Emergency Care program (planned EMT…

Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness and the care of ill, disabled and dying people.  Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient…

Course Overview Are you interested in acquiring the knowledge, skills and competencies required to work independently and enhance your supervision / management skills in  a wide range of health service settings? If so, then this Health Service Management course will provide you with enhanced opportunities to progress into healthcare employment. Graduates of this QQI Level…

Course Overview This one year, part-time, level 5 course is QQI Accredited. It is designed to provide adults who are unemployed the opportunity of a career change whilst returning to education and retaining their benefits. Students will acquire knowledge and develop skills with an overall competence and confidence to work in the provision of holistic…

The course aims to provide students with the skills and practical abilities to work as care assistants in a variety of healthcare settings (hospitals, nursing homes, residential homes, day-care centres or client s own home) or for progression to further study through the Higher Education Links Scheme in third level colleges.

Aim The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings or to progress to further and or higher education and training. In response to a growing ageing population and the development of care of…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 3 days a week. Overview This course provides a recognised qualification for healthcare workers, currently in employment and those seeking to work in this sector. This Healthcare Support Award is one of the Department of Health and Children’s recommended qualifications…

Learners will complete all of the minor award modules listed below over two years. Care Support Safety and Health at Work Care Skills Communications Work Experience Human Growth and Development OR Anatomy and Physiology Child Health and Well Being Maternity Care Support *Modules subject to change

Learners will complete all of the minor award modules listed below over two years. Care Support Safety and Health at Work Care Skills Communications Work Experience Human Growth and Development OR Anatomy and Physiology Child Health and Well Being Maternity Care Support *Modules subject to change

Certificate in Healthcare Support QQI Level 5 (5N4339) – 2 Years Part Time This part-time two-year course will develop learners to gain employment in the healthcare industry, or to progress onto Level 6 major award in further education. The part time course two-year course is suitable for anyone wanting to upskill while participating on a CEScheme, or working…

Care Support (5N0758) Safety and Health at Work (5N1794) Care Skills (5N2770) Communications (5N0690) Care of the Older Person (5N2706) Nursing Theory and Practice (5N4325) Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734) Work Practice Healthcare (5N1433H) First Aid Response (PHECC) Career Planning & Job Seeking Skills Patient Handling