Health Care courses in Ireland

The module is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge to care for older people in a variety of settings. Learners will demonstrate good work practice, 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 and…

This module informs the learner on every aspect of caring for an older person. It focuses on the caring qualities and skills needed, legislation, policies/ procedures, challenges to older people, retirement, the importance of leisure activities, how to communicate with an older person and the health issues they may face.

This Care of the Older Person course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to provide care for the older person in a variety of settings.

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.…

This Care of the Older Person QQI Level training is for those interested in working with the aged in either a Nursing home or with a Homecare company.

This Care of the Older Person course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to provide care for the older person in a variety of settings.

Are you interested in learning about caring for older people? Forus Training’s Level 5 Care of the Older Person course is starting on January 30th 2025 for €295.   This 7 week course will give you the knowledge and skills needed to to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of…

Care of the Older Person QQI Level 5 Level 5 Component Code 5N2706 – Certified by QQI Course Description: This module is designed to equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and competence to meet the full and holistic needs of older people in a variety of care contexts and to develop an awareness of…

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…

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. 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…

This Care Skills course is ideal for those looking to gain the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients while providing and maintaining a hygienic and safe environment.

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…

This 10-week Care Skills QQI Level 5 course is available in September and in January. The purpose of this award is to both teach the learner to recognise the personal care needs of clients and equip them with practical skills in the area of client personal care. You will be able to respond effectively to a client’s individual needs with their involvement and use of choice. You…

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively in a care setting. Discuss the roles, responsibilities and entitlements of a care worker, Examine the role of a care worker within the multidisciplinary healthcare team, Demonstrate the ability to plan and provide enhanced quality care,…

This Care Support course is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively in a care setting

Are you interested in learning about Care Support in Healthcare? Forus Training’s Level 5 Care Support course is starting on January 7th 2025 for €295.   This 7 week course explains the role and responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant (HCA), who the HCA reports to, the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and all relevant up-to-date employment legislation…

Acquire the essential life-saving skills to prevent the spread of infection in this free online training course. Caregiving can become a lot riskier if proper hygiene and precautions are not observed. Are you a seasoned caregiver who works with clients? Or maybe just an individual helping a sick loved one with their day to day…

Learn more about the caregiving skills you need for working effectively with clients who are suffering from dementia. This free online Dementia Care course from Alison teaches proper dementia care. Dementia refers to a spectrum of brain disorders that involve difficulty with memory and thinking. This course will introduce you to the main symptoms and…

12 week course providing clinical education for nurses working in Acute Medical Wards (Level 8, 10 ECTS). Acute medicine as a speciality has developed rapidly over the last number of years both nationally and internationally. It is defined as part of general (internal) medicine concerned with the immediate and early specialist management of adult patients…

The aim of the programme is to enhance nurses’ evidence based knowledge, skills and competencies for the challenges of supporting individuals experiencing acute or chronic conditions of the respiratory system. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-adult-respiratory-nursing-practice.html

This programme is for anyone interested in using digital technologies as a catalyst toward improved healthcare. Students will be introduced to the concepts, strategies, technologies and standards, which will drive the proposed electronic health care (eHealth) initiative in Ireland. The aim is to provide students with an understanding of the underlying strategies and technical elements…

The Clinical Supervision in Professional Practice is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is evolving as one of significant professional interest within the Irish health and social care setting. This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to become confident, critical, analytical, and…

This programme will allow nurses and midwives to develop the knowledge and skills to complete a comprehensive advanced health assessment in practice. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-comprehensive-advanced-health-assessment.html

Midwives work within increasingly complex and demanding clinical environments and this ‘Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment for Midwives’ programme aims to facilitate midwives to expand their knowledge, skills and professional behaviours in these areas. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-comprehensive-health-assessment-for-midwives.html  

This 12-week part-time course aims to support nurses/midwives/Health and Social Care Professionals (HSCPs) in enhancing their knowledge, skills and understanding of the core principles of palliative care. This aim is in line with the National Clinical Programme for Palliative Care HSE (2014) objective to build palliative care capacity among all nurses/midwives/allied health professions to respond…

This course is a great way to develop an understanding and appreciation of counselling. It will appeal to those who are looking for personal development or those who need counselling skills in their work. You will be introduced to a basic knowledge of counselling, key skills and selected approaches to the process. Interpersonal communication, personal…

Develop foundational knowledge of relevant theoretical and conceptual as foundations for developing the skills and competencies required for culturally sensitive practice. The certificate is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and develops foundational knowledge of relevant theoretical and conceptual foundations for developing the skills and competencies required for culturally sensitive practice. The Programme will…

This programme is a 13 week (Level 8 SPA) aimed at nursing, medical, health care and social care professionals and healthcare administrators. This programme will familiarise students with the core values of Ireland’s eHealth strategy: patient wellbeing, efficiency, and data availability. The programme will provide an explanation of the technologies and data standards which will underpin the eHealth strategy, and enable graduates…

The Certificate in Emergency Nursing is a 20 credit Level 8 Special Purpose Award delivered over 26 weeks using a blended learning delivery. It is a clinically based programme which aims to enhance the novice nurses’ knowledge, skills and competencies in the delivery of evidence based care for patients who are victims of accidents and…

Delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS), this Certificate programme is one single module from the first year of the BA in Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies. The Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills has been specifically designed for those who want to develop key foundation level counselling skills The certificate is an…