Description
This Speech & Language Therapy 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 Healthcare Assistant supporting patients/clients with speech and language issues or to progress to third level institutions in the UK and Ireland.
Course Content
- Speech and Language Therapy Practice
- Speech and Language Therapy Theory
- Care Support
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Human Growth and Dev
Career Prospects
- Healthcare Assistant in a Speech & Language Therapy unit
- Healthcare Assistant working with a Speech & Language Therapist
- Healthcare Support role
- Youth Worker
Certification
QQI Level 5 – Health Service Skills 5M3782
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 Level 7 – BSc in Applied Healthcare – SETU Waterford
N.B. Due to ongoing developments in QQI awards, names and content are subject to change.
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