At a Glance
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Course Location
Dublin | Athlone
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Course Dates and Prices
Please check Admission calendar
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Duration
12 months
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Lesson Days
Friday Afternoon
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Class Size
15 max
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Student Age
18 to 65 years old
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Entry Requirements
B1
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Accommodation
Comfort hotel and host family options available
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Transport/Transfers
Public transport and airport transfers available
Looking for a rewarding job in Ireland with real career potential?
Whether you’re new to healthcare or looking for a fresh start, the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Major Award could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. You don’t need medical experience. You don’t need perfect English. You just need the right to live in Ireland and the desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Why choose this course?
- No healthcare background needed
- Open to all nationalities
- Only B1 level English required
- Work while you study
- Qualify for a 2-year Critical Skills Visa
- Pathway to Irish citizenship
- Rolling start dates – join anytime!
- Only €1,950
- Available in our Dublin and Athlone schools!
Become a Healthcare Assistant – One of Ireland’s Most In-Demand Jobs
Right now, Ireland needs 15,500 healthcare assistants. That means lots of job openings, a strong hourly wage (€16.96/hour on average), and long-term job security. Healthcare Assistants are urgently needed in:
Course Details
What’s the job really like?
Working as a healthcare assistant is about people. You’ll help with everyday tasks like dressing, eating, and personal care – but even more important is the emotional support and kindness you offer. It’s not just a job. It’s a chance to truly help someone every single day. And that’s what makes the job so satisfying. In fact, Healthcare Assistants regularly report high job satisfaction, thanks to the meaningful nature of their work, team support, and real appreciation from patients and families.
A Career That Grows With You
Once qualified, you’ll be ready to start work straight away – and your career won’t stop there. Many graduates go on to study further in:
- Nursing
- Social care
- Advanced healthcare qualifications
And with real job experience and your QQI Level 5 award, you’ll be in a strong position to enhance your job prospects and have a secure and rewarding career.
What you’ll study
The course includes 8 key modules – practical and hands-on, with real experience built in:
- Care Support
- Care Skills
- Care of the Older Person
- Palliative Care Support
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Safety and Health at Work
- Healthcare Communications
- Work Experience (110 hours)
Classes are for 4 hours on Friday afternoons with our qualified trainer, and you’ll study for 5–7 hours per week at home using our easy-to-use online platform. Each module runs for 5 weeks with face-to-face teaching. If you are studying English at our schools, this course is tailored to fit around your language lessons! Once you have completed Modules 1 and 2 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person), you will be eligible to get a job with a private nursing home or home care provider, meaning that within 10 weeks of starting the course you will be paid for your healthcare work!
Who can join?
This course is open to everyone who has the legal right to be in Ireland. EU and non-EU students are welcome. You’ll need to show:
- Minimum B1 level English
- A commitment to attend your classes and study weekly
- A genuine interest in working in care
Don’t worry if your English isn’t perfect – many of our successful graduates speak English as a second or third language. In fact, Ireland’s healthcare system proudly includes people from all over the world.
Want to live and work in Ireland long-term?
If you’re from outside the EU, this course can lead to the Critical Skills Employment Permit for Health and Care Assistants – a 2-year visa, renewable, with a clear route to Irish citizenship by naturalisation. This means that you will become an Irish passport holder. Critical Skills Visa Holders can also bring their family to Ireland. You can apply as soon as you get a job offer from an approved employer.
Ready to take the first step?
Join hundreds of others who have already launched their careers in Ireland’s growing healthcare sector. You don’t need experience – just a passion for care and a desire to build a better future.
Contact Future Learning today and secure your place on the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Course.
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