Health, Sport and Science Department

Health Service Skills QQI Award (5M3782)

The role of the Speech & Language Therapy Assistant is to assist the Speech & Language Therapy team in enabling service users & patients to achieve their speech and language potential and supporting families in the areas of speech & language.

This one-year course is designed to give anyone with an interest in this field, a good understanding and appreciation of the role of Speech & Language Therapy and provide for the acquisition of relevant theoretical and practical skills. The course also provides students with the opportunity to develop relevant work-related skills in a healthcare setting.

Course Content

Speech & Language Therapy Theory (5N3781); Speech & Language Therapy Practice (5N3780); Care Support (5N0758); Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749); Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734); Communications (5N0690); Work Experience (5N1356); Understanding Mental Health (5N3772)

Certification

• QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills (5M3782)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied, although consideration will be given at interview to any well motivated student. We are looking for enthusiasts. Mature students are particularly welcome.

Employment Opportunities

Successful graduates may gain employment as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant as per the HSE Appointed Grade.

Third Level Links/Progression

Successful graduating students can enter a range of third level courses in the Health Sciences & beyond. The requirements for entry differ from college to college. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Health Service Skills QQI Award (5M3782)

Working under the supervision of a Physiotherapist, the Physiotherapy Assistant works in close contact with clients/patients to help them implement their treatment programmes and achieve their goals.

This one-year course is designed to give anyone with an interest in this field, a good understanding and appreciation of the role of Physiotherapy and provide for the acquisition of relevant theoretical and practical skills. The course also provides students with the opportunity to develop relevant work-related skills in a healthcare setting.

Course Content

Physiotherapy Assistant Theory (5N3771); Physiotherapy Assistant Practice (5N3770); Anatomy & Physiology (5N0749); Care Support (5N0758); Understanding Mental Health (5N3772); Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734); Communications (5N0690); Work Experience (5N1356)

Certification

• QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills (5M3782)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied, although consideration will be given at interview to any well motivated student. We are looking for enthusiasts. Mature students are particularly welcome.

Employment Opportunities

Ideal for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the Physio Industry or Healthcare sector. Successful graduates may gain employment as a Physiotherapy Assistant as per the HSE Appointed Grade, work as a Healthcare Assistant or similar.

Third Level Links/Progression

Successful graduating students can enter a range of third level courses in the Health Sciences & beyond. The requirements for entry differ from college to college. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Healthcare Support

Pearse College are delighted to continue our Skills to Advance programme which provides free upskilling courses for those currently employed in a business or healthcare sector. All classes take place online, one afternoon a week. IT support classes will be available to students throughout the course.

Timetable for November 2024 & January 2025

Applicants can select one or more modules: Click on link under course name to apply via fetchcourses.ie.

• Care Skills (5N2770) – Tuesdays from 2-4pm
  • Skills to Advance November 24- Care Skills (fetchcourses.ie)
• Care Support (5N0758) – Tuesdays from 2-4pm
  • Skills to Advance November 2024 – Care Support (fetchcourses.ie)
• Care of the Older Person (5N2706) –  Wednesdays from 2-4pm
  • Skills to Advance November 2024 – Care of the Older Person (fetchcourses.ie)
• Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) – Wednesdays from 2-4pm
  • Skills to Advance November 24 Safety & Health at Work (fetchcourses.ie)
• Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734) – Wednesdays 11-1pm
  • Skills to Advance January 25- Infection Prevention & Control (fetchcourses.ie)
• Work Experience (5N1356) – Thursdays 2-3
  • Skills to Advance Sept 2024 – Work Experience (fetchcourses.ie)
• Communications (5N0690) – Thursdays 2-4 (combined with Work Experience)
  • Skills to Advance Sept 2024 – Communications for the workplace (fetchcourses.ie)

To apply click on the link beside each course. To find our more simply email skillstoadvance@pearse.cdetb.ie or call 01-4536661

Certification

QQI level 5 in Healthcare Support 5M4339

Duration

Each module is one afternoon per week for 12-16 weeks.

Students can choose one or more more modules.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be in a form of paid employment in order to be eligible for a Skills to Advance course.

Employability Statement

On completion of this Programme, learners may pursue roles within the Health, Family and Social Care sector which may include working as Health Care Support Workers, Carers, Youth Workers or in a broad range of roles in this industry in the public, community and private sectors. Recognition of regulatory and statutory bodies is confirmed for some programmes.

Work placement / work experience may be a core feature/element of programmes in this field facilitating the enhancement of employability and transversal skills.

Course Charges

This course is only available to employees working in the care sectors and is free. There are no course fees applied if you are currently employed.

Laboratory Techniques QQI Award (5M3807)

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a science laboratory and to progress onto a Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship or a Laboratory Analyst Apprenticeship. Learners can also progress to a range of courses in higher education and training. Please see careersportal.ie for further information

Course Content

Laboratory Skills (5N2751)
Chemistry (5N2747)
Microbiology (5N0737)
Biology (5N2746)
Physics (5nN1460)
Mathematics (5N1833)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Communications (5N0690)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Laboratory Techniques (5M3807).

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Note this course is limited to 18 students

Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent.

For mature applicant’s appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. NFQ level 4 applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.

Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.

Employability Statement

On completion of this Programme, learners may secure placement in a Laboratory Technician/analyst apprenticeship program which incorporates industrial training and higher education qualifications. This course is suitable for those who are interested in pursuing a career in a laboratory environment in the biopharma, chemical manufacturing, medical devices and diagnostics, food and drink, analytical testing laboratories.

Alternatively on successful completion of the course students may gain entry onto university programs that are separate from apprenticeship programs.

Learning Outcomes

Students are able to progress to a number of universities including UCD, DCU, Maynooth and TUD.

For a full list please click here

Course Charges

€100 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

There are only 15 places available on this course.

Sports, Recreation and Exercise QQI Award (5M5146)

This part time course, run over two years is FREE to those eligible under the BTEI scheme, such as those in reciept of social welfare payments and medical card holders.

The course, over both years, offers the chance to obtain relevant qualifications and experience to pursue a career or further study in the sport & fitness Industry. A combination of practical and theory-based subjects allow students to gain a deeper understanding of the various elements in the health & fitness industry and provide a wide-range of further education and workplace opportunities.

Students who successfully complete the 2 years will receive the QQI level 5 award in Sport, Exercise and Recreation and have the opportunity to gain an ITEC gym instruction certification as an additional extra.

Course Content

Classes rotate each year:

Set 1:
Sports Anatomy & Physiology (5N4648)
Leisure Facility Administration (5N4666)
Leisure Facility Operations (5N4667)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Kinesiology (5N4545)

Set 2:
Exercise & Fitness (5N2668)
Psychology (5N0754)
Nutrition (5N2006)
Sport & Recreation studies (5N2667)
Customer service (5N0972)/ Personal effectiveness (5N1390)

Certification

• QQI Level 5 Award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise (5M5146)

Duration

2 years – September to May (part-time)

Entry Requirements

This course is aimed at those in receipt of a social welfare payment. Prior interest or experience in sport or fitness is important, a leaving certificate or equivalent qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.

Applicants will be called for an interview with the Course Co-Ordinator.

Third Level Links/Progression

Progression to Pearse College’s Level 6 Advanced Soccer and Sports Psychology Course.  Successful graduates may also apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for diplomas/degrees in nutrition, science or related areas. For more information, click here

Course Charges

This course is free to those eligible for BTEI.