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Physiotherapy Assistant

Physiotherapy Assistant

Description

This Physiotherapy Assistant (Health Service Skills) course is designed to equip the learner with the opportunity of obtaining a Major QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills 5M3782. This course aims to equip the learner with the necessary skill required to progress on to potential employment as a Physiotherapy Assistant, a Health Care Assistant or progress to other third level institutions.

Course Content

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Care Support
  • Communications/Personal Effectiveness
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Physiotherapy Assistant Practice
  • Work Experience
  • Physiotherapy Assistant Theory
  • Body Massage and Figure Analysis

Career Prospects

  • Healthcare Assistant in a Physiotherapy unit
  • Healthcare Assistant working with a Physiotherapist
  • Healthcare Support role
  • Youth Worker

Certification

QQI Level 5 – Health Service Skills (5M3782)

Duration

One Year

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • A Leaving Certificate with minimum of 5 passes. Students must apply for Garda Clearance

Work Experience

Work experience placement in a related vocational area is an integral part of this course. It will consist of one block placement and day release (dates to be specified by the college). Students must obtain work experience themselves.

Costs

A student services contribution of €50 is payable on registration. The purpose of which is to cover services, materials, and supports including printing, photocopying, library, student cards etc. This is non refundable.

Progression

Progression links exist for the Level 7 – BSc in Applied Healthcare – SETU.

N.B. Due to ongoing developments in QQI awards, names and content are subject to change.

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