Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Day Courses: Programme for September 2010

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

The many changes and subsequent challenges in the Health Sector have created employment opportunities for those with the requisite updated skills and knowledge.  This innovative course has been designed to prepare participants for careers in administration or selected areas within the Health Services Executive (HSE), 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

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 Service sector with a set of professional, recognised skills with which they can commence their career. They also have the option of continuing their education at third level.

Course Content

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Introduction to Nursing
• Legal Studies
• Social Studies
• Health & Safety at Work
• Human Growth & Development
• Word Processing
• Communications
• Work Experience

Higher Education Links

For information on all relevant Higher Education Links visit Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS), the Central Applications Office (CAO) and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit the CAO website.

Examples of Progression to Higher Education

- Full-time Courses:

• Graduates may use their qualifications to apply for a place in a variety of Higher Education institutions. For information on all relevant Higher Education Links visit Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS), the Central Applications Office (CAO) and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Links to Nursing Degree programmes are also via the Higher Education Links scheme.

- Part-time Courses:

• Graduates may progress into Year 1 of the Institute of Public Administration's (IPA) part-time, NUI-accredited, Diploma in Business Studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions. Visit the Institute of Public Administration website or contact the IPA directly for further details.

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Courses planned for September 2010

- Business:

• Advanced Certificate in Business
  FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (Award Code: BBMSX) NQAI Level 6
• Business & Environmental Management
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Business Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Chinese with Business Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Computerised Office Skills for Adults
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Event Management
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Human Resources Management
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Marketing Advertising & Management
  FETAC Certificate in Marketing (Award Code: BMXXX) NQAI Level 5
• Start your own Business
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5

- Community and Public Sector:

• Applied Psychology
  FETAC Certificate in Marketing (Award Code: BMXXX) NQAI Level 5
• Criminology and Social Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code: DCHSX) NQAI Level 5
• Health Sector Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code:DCHSX) NQAI Level 5
• International Aid & Development
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5

- Computing and Multimedia:

• Office Systems
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Web Authoring & Multimedia
  FETAC Certificate in Multimedia Production (Award Code: EMMPX) NQAI Level 5

- English (EFL):

• English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Business Communications
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Media Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Media Production (Award Code: EMPXX) NQAI Level 5
• TEFL with Business Management
  FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (Award Code: BBMSX) NQAI Level 6
  CELT (Certificate in English Language Teaching) awarded by ACELS (Advisory Council for English Language Schools)

- Property:

• Auctioneering, Estate Agency & Valuation
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Property Management
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5

How to Contact Ballsbridge College

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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