Health Service Skills with Physiotherapy (QQI Level 5)

The aim of this full-time one-year programme is to provide the learner with an understanding of treatment and therapeutic interventions in everyday activities in a variety of healthcare settings.

On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings or to progress to further and or higher education and training in Ireland or the UK. This course will also equip students with basic skills in physiotherapy assistance.

Modules

Physiotherapy Assistant Theory
Physiotherapy Assistant Practice
Infection Prevention & Control
Care of the Older Person
Care Skills
Care Support
Communications
Work Experience

Modules are subject to change.

Additional Certificates may include:

Patient Moving and Handling
Cardiac First Responder
HIQA standards
Dementia awareness
Basic First Aid
Safeguarding the vulnerable adult at risk of abuse
Risk and restrictive practice in healthcare
Tusla Child Protection
End of life care

Entry Requirement

Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment. Applicants must also satisfy An Garda Síochána vetting requirements.

Links to Third Level

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway	Au663 Public Health Nutrition (Level 8)
Dublin City University (DCU)
South East Technological University (SETU)	SE900 Health Sciences (Level 8)
(TUS) Letterkenny	AU663 Public Health Nutrition (Level 8)
Ulster University (UCAS application)

Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application or www.cao.ie

Course Contact

For further information, contact Elaine on 057 9349424 or email tullamore@loetb.ie.

Fees

€50 QQI Level 5 Certification Fee – Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.

VTOS: If you are over 21 years of age, are unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS). Successful applicants can receive a VTOS payment for the duration of the course, instead of their social welfare payment. Small meal and travel allowances may also apply

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Course Details

Code:5M3782

Award Title: QQI Level 5 – Certification in Health Service Skills

Duration: One year – September 2025 to May 2026.