Health Sector Studies

FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (DCHSX)
NQAI Level 5

Course Description

The many changes and subsequent challenges in the Health Sector have created employment opportunities for those with the requisite updated skills and knowledge. 

This new innovative course has been designed to prepare participants for careers in administration or selected areas within the Health Services Executive, in hospitals, health centres, clinics and with general practitioners. 

In addition to school leavers, this course will be of interest to adult learners who aim to return to the work force and to people from other countries who aim to gain employment in healthcare in Ireland.

Career Opportunities

Health Sector Studies

Health Sector Studies

Students who specialise in this area will be in a strong position to meet the employment opportunities that exist in acute hospitals, community care health centres, general practices, hospitals for older people, and psychiatric hospitals.

At the end of this one-year course, graduates will be able to enter the Health Services with a professional set of recognised skills with which they can commence their career. They also have the option of continuing their education at third level.

For further information visit the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), the CAO and the websites of the particular Higher Education Institutions. Links to Nursing Degree programmes are via the Higher Education Links scheme.

Graduates may progress into Year 1 of the Institute of Public Administration's (IPA) part-time, NUI-accredited, Diploma in Public Management or Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions.

Visit the Institute of Public Administration website or contact the IPA directly for more information.

Course Content

Please Note: There will be an additional charge for the Basic First Aid Certificate

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Other courses planned for September 2008

Contact Info:
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Address: Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 6684806
Fax: +353 1 6682361
Web: www.ballsbridgecollege.com
Email: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie

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