Health Care courses in Ireland

This course will present an overview of contemporary psychology and introduce participants to cutting-edge research undertaken by School of Psychology staff. Topics can include: How babies learn to talk. Brain imaging. Using emotions to overcome emotional distress. Perceiving our world. Early adversity and later development. Social neuroscience. Imagination. Dementia. This course is a lecture-only series,…

The purpose of the QQI Care Skills & Care of the Elderly combined course is to equip you with the skills, knowledge and competence required to work under supervision and independently in a range of Healthcare settings and/or to progress to higher education and training. QQI accredited course Distance learning course Theory is 100% online You will…

Learners who successfully complete this course will: understand the responsibilities and entitlements of a care worker. recognise the need for continuing development in care work, drawing on personal reflection and experience. promote good practice and respect for diversity in the care setting. understand the importance of working effectively as part of a team. communicate and…

Chevron Training is offering the Online QQI Level 5 Activities of Living Patient Care module. This online course, which will lead to Activities of Living Patient Care QQI Award (Component) Level 5 – further education and training will provide you with the knowledge, skills and competence to coordinate activities in a variety of healthcare settings. This course is aimed…

Course Objectives Understand and demonstrate good work practices in the provision of care for older people Understand the concept of the ageing process Satisfy the needs of older people in a variety of care settings Enhance the quality of life for the older person Assessment Structure Students will be assessed on both the theoretical and…

Course Title QQI Level 5 Component Certificate In Care Skills and Care of the Older Person. Qualification Upon completion of this course, graduates will be fully qualified to work in Nursing Homes as Care Assistants. Course Overview: Care of the Older Person and Care Skills enables learners to acquire the skills to meet the needs…

Course Objectives Recognise the personal care needs of clients Respond effectively to client’s needs Acquire practical skills in the area of client personal care Maintain a safe, healthy and hygienic environments for clients Assessment Structure Skills Demonstration (60%) Assignments (x2) (40%) Entry Requirements National Vocational Certificate Level 4 Or Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or…

Course Objectives Understand the responsibilities and entitlements of the care worker Promote good practice in the care setting Recognise the importance of working effectively within a team Acquire effective communication skills Assessment Structure Learner Record (70%) Assignment (30%) Entry Requirements National Vocational Certificate Level 4 Or Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and…

The purpose of the Challenging Behaviour course is to equip you with the relevant knowledge, skills and competence in supporting individuals with intellectual disability with challenging behaviour. The QQI Level 5 Healthcare course is available as a blended learning course with distance learning and 1 day in the classroom.  

The Online QQI Level 5 Healthcare course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to fulfil the responsibility of a healthcare assistant in the Healthcare environment. This course is available as a distance learning course. QQI accredited course Distance learning course Theory is 100% online Classroom skill session & in-house examinations 150 notional learning hours You will be assigned a…

Course Name Healthcare Support Major Award Course Delivery Fully Online, Start Anytime and Complete at your own pace Qualifications QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (8 QQI Level 5 Component Certificates) Course Overview Our QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Course is designed for those aspiring to become Healthcare Assistants (HCAs). This comprehensive course equips…

Our new QQI Level 5 Combined Home Care Assistant Training Course is designed to meet the training needs of those commencing work in the Home Care Sector. This programme will suit learners seeking to secure a position as a home carer with one of Ireland’s home care agencies. The course aims to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the…

Course Objectives The purpose of the QQI Level 5 Infection Prevention & Control online module, updated with COVID-19 content, is to equip you with the knowledge, skill and competence to prevent and control infection within the health services area. A skills demonstration is used to assess a wide range of practical based learning outcomes including…

Course Objectives Understand the concepts of mental health, positive mental health and mental ill-health Be familiar with the Irish Mental Health System Gain an understanding of how different mental health problems impact on people’s lives Be able to meet a range of identified needs within the context of the role Assessment Structure • Assignment 40%…

Course Objectives Obtain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts of Health & Safety Become familiar with the core Health & Safety Legislation Promote safe working practices Understand the importance of hazard identification Understand the importance of risk assessment and the appropriate control measures Understand the principles of Health & Safety Management Recognise the legal, financial…

Introduction This programme consists of one 10 ECTS module that is conferred as a minor award. It is designed to allow learners to understand the complex nature of suicide bereavement and the psychological havoc that is created in the lives of suicide survivors. It will also introduce the learners to a range of individual and…

Introduction Substance use in Ireland is on upward trajectory. According to the Health Research Board(2020), 7% of respondents have used an illegal drug in the past year, and one in five drinkers have an alcohol use disorder. Substance use in Ireland is on the rise and those who wish to work with clients in distress…

Introduction A recent national study into Trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD in the Republic of Ireland found that 82.3% of respondence had lifetime exposure to one or more traumatic events, with almost 68% reporting two or more traumatic events (Hyland et al, 2021). Likewise, in a global context, research has indicated that 70% of people…

Introduction The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme consists of four full teaching days, plus a half day tutorial spread out over four months. Learners have eight months to complete their clinical work, and should be practicing therapists upon application. Learners will engage in both theoretical and practical training in CBT (considering both Ellis and Beck). The…

This course will be of interest to those who are working in a supportive capacity with children and adolescents i.e. counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, social care workers, keyworkers, mental health nurses, guidance counsellors, SNAs, teachers etc. Applicants are required to evidence attainment of a minimum of Level 8 in counselling and/or psychotherapy or a minimum of…

Our Level 9 QQI Certificate in Technology Enabled Teaching & Learning is now accepting applications for the December 2023 intake. The aim of this programme is to equip you with an up to date, cutting edge training in the application of technology enabled teaching and learning in a higher education setting. It strives to provide…

In this course, learners will engage in formal didactic lectures, skills practice, group discussion, reflective exercises and experiential exercises related to the following: (a) The theoretical underpinnings to play/creative media/expressive arts in therapy. (b) Creative counselling and therapeutic play skills (c) Therapeutic use of Sensory and Embodiment activities and tools (d) Projection; use of metaphor,…

This certificate aims to enhance learners understanding of trauma as it applies to younger children. Children or adolescents who have experienced trauma are at greater risk for later developing a range of mental health problems (Depression, Anxiety etc.), sleep disorders and substance use disorders (SAMHSA, 2014). Therefore, in this module, risk factors such as Adverse…

QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Studies This is a single module and is designed to address the changing environment in the area of Intellectual Disability (‘ID’) care and support by helping to create a better-educated workforce.  The context of the course is to enable you to upskill in the specialist area of ID studies.  This…

In this free online course, explore the processes and procedures for Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in healthcare. This course elaborates on the various components of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in healthcare. The course content covers the components of the whole cycle starting from registration, appointment, scheduling, and the final payment in a healthcare ecosystem. The…

Learn how to provide emergency medical care in this free online first aid training course that also covers CPR. This course establishes the importance of first aid techniques used to manage medical emergencies. We show you how to assess different situations and identify the dangers facing both you and others. We explain when to call…

This free online caregiving course helps you to protect vulnerable adults, at home or as part of your work. This free online caregiving course teaches you how to protect vulnerable people and raise concerns regarding their wellbeing. We explain ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ checks that prevent harm befalling British children and certain adults. We also…

The Safeguarding course aims to ‘increase capacity of all staff and service users, in relation to key information on the safeguarding of vulnerable people as outlined in the National Policy “Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse” published in December 2014 and how this impacts on their local service policy and is supported by good…

Learn to use the greatest and most complex technology available – your brain. Train your brain to change your body – Move less, experience more with a simple somatic education mind /body programme.

Every household should have a first-aid kit handy for treating minor injuries or ailments or for stopgap treatment before professional attention is received.Herbal medicines are not only prescribed for illnesses but they are also well suited for first-aid and other purposes at home. In fact, for centuries, up to the discovery of penicillin and the…