Introduction to Healthcare Assistant (Part-time)

Aim

The Introduction to Healthcare Assistant course equips students with the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings or to pursue further education and training. This comprehensive program covers core modules such as Care Support, Personal Effectiveness, Infection Prevention and Control, and Maternity Care Support.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Cert or equivalent is advised. Mature students are welcome to apply, and work/life experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.

Part Time (BTEI)

The Back To Education Initiative (BTEI) provides part-time further education courses. It gives individuals the opportunity to combine learning with family, work and other responsibilities. Anyone who has left full-time education can take part in a course. Fees for part time courses offered under BTEI are normally €200 – €300, depending on duration and schedule. Certain participants are however eligible for free tuition.

The participants eligible for free tuition are people who (or their dependants):

• Have less than upper-second level education or
• Are getting a jobseeker’s payment or means-tested social welfare payment or
• Are getting Working Family Payment (formerly known as Family Income Supplement or
• Have a medical card or
• Are eligible to participate on VTOS or Youthreach.

All other participants are charged a fee