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Welcome to the Health Education Department

The Health Department is Portobello Institute's newest faculty. The faculty was introduced in response to gaps in the market for particular skills in the area.

The health sector is seeing huge changes in Ireland of late. With this reform has come an increasing demand for roles in particular areas. Some of these areas are in Occupational Therapy Assistant, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and also Physiotherapy Assistant.

As the demand for college places is at an all time high our Nursing Studies course offers a great solution for anyone who didn't get the required CAO points for Nursing. This course offers a Major award in Nursing Studies and may be used as an alternative entry route into 3rd Level colleges once academic prerequisites are met.

The courses can be studied Full Time or Part Time to suit individual needs and are all accredited by FETAC.

Please browse through our courses portfolio and if you require any further information one of our dedicated course advisors would be delighted to talk you thorough them in more detail.

Best Wishes

Maeve Barry
Health Department Programme Manager

 

Health Education

Pre Nursing Certificate Full time

The Pre Nursing course is designed as programme of preparatory study to enter a degree programme in Nursing Studies. Students undertaking this course can also apply for training positions in General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Intellectual Disability Nursing and Childrens Nursing.

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Physiotherapy Assistant Full time (Health Service Skills)

This Health Service Skills certificate with an emphasis on physiotherapy assistant provides training for care assistants and physiotherapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. Students study human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, they become familiar with common medical conditions and the main clinical features of these conditions.

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Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Full time (Health Services Skills)

This Health Service Skills certificate with an emphasis on Speech and Language assistant provides training for care assistants and Speech Therapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will gain a knowledge of varying roles of the speech and language therapy assistant in clinical practice and an awareness of ways to assist the speech & language therapist in the preparation and implementation of therapeutic programmes.

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Occupational Therapy Assistant Full time (Health Services Skills)

This Health Service Skills certificate with an emphasis on occupational therapy assistant provides training for care assistants and occupational therapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. Students gain a knowledge of the theory and principles of occupational therapy practice, and of the role of the occupational therapy assistant in the implementation of therapeutic programmes. Students learn about human occupation, growth and development and become familiar with the elements of activities of living. They develop the skills and techniques to assist a patient/client in the activities of living in order to enhance their quality of life. The Occupational Therapy Assistant also learns the basic principles of infection control and are taught to apply standard precautions in relation to infection control.

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Applied Social Studies Full time

The Applied Social Studies course is designed to introduce students to the area of sociology and applied social studies, and to develop their understanding and awareness of social issues in their own lives and society in general. Students develop basic research skills and learn to recognise the complexity of social issues.

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Community Care Assistant Full time

The Community Care Assistant course equips students with the skills and knowledge to care for patients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Care Worker and acquire practical skills for work in caring environments. You will gain an understanding of the nursing process, appreciate the models of care and develop an awareness of nursing ethics and etiquette in care situations.

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Health Care Skills Full time

The Health Service Skills course prepares you for the caring role of Hospital Care Assistant. It equips you with the skills and knowledge to care for patients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will learn the basic principles of infection control and are taught to apply standard precautions in relation to infection control. An understanding of the ageing process and how to provide individualised holistic care for the older person is also covered.

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Youth Work Full time

The Youth Work course explores the theory, policy and practice of youth work equipping students with all the necessary practical skills and knowledge to make a difference in their community by offering help and guidance to underprivileged or disaffected youths.

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Community Development Certificate Full time

The Community Development course is designed to introduce you to the key concepts of community development and community development practice. The course is aimed at community activists who are involved in community development or those who wish to enter this field.

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Pre Nursing Studies Part-time

The Pre Nursing course is designed as a programme of preparatory study to enter a degree course in Nursing Studies. Students undertaking this course can also apply for training positions in General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Intellectual Disability Nursing and Children's Nursing.

Read more: Pre Nursing Studies Part-time

   

Physiotherapy Assistant Part time (Health Service Skills)

This Health Service Skills Certificate with an emphasis on Physiotherapy Assistant provides training for care assistants and physiotherapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. Students study human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, they become familiar with common medical conditions and the main clinical features of these conditions.

Read more: Physiotherapy Assistant Part time (Health Service Skills)

 

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Part time (Health Service Skills)

This Health Service Skills Certificate with an emphasis on Speech and Language Therapy provides training for Care Assistants and Speech Therapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will gain a knowledge of varying roles of the speech and language therapy assistant in clinical practice and an awareness of ways to assist the speech & language therapist in the preparation and implementation of therapeutic programmes.

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Occupational Therapy Assistant Part time (Health Care Skills)

The Health Care Services certificate with an emphasis on Occupational Therapy assistant provides training for Care Assistants and Occupational Therapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. Students gain a knowledge of the theory and principles of occupational therapy practice, and of the role of the occupational therapy assistant in the implementation of therapeutic programmes. Students learn about human occupation, growth and development and become familiar with the elements of activities of living. They develop the skills and techniques to assist a patient/client in the activities of living in order to enhance their quality of life. The Occupational Therapy Assistant also learns the basic principles of infection control and are taught to apply standard precautions in relation to infection control.

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Care Support Part Time

The FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in Care Support (D20164) is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge to work effectively in a care setting. This part time healthcar course aims to promote good practice and respect for diversity in lifestyle, religion and culture in care work.

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Patient Safety Programme (WHO 2010) - 1 Week Course

The Patient Safety Programme delivers on all aspects of patient safety as outlined by the WHO (2010). The Dept of Health & Children, An Bord Altranais and Patient Safety First all require that the Patient Safety programme be incorporated into the undergraduate and postgraduate Nursing programmes delivered in Ireland. HIQA have also recommended that all persons involved in the delivery of care should undertake Patient Safety training.

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PEG Tube Care - Half Day Course

This course deals with the care & management of the person with a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube (PEG) in Situ for Therapeutic Purposes.

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Oxygen Therapy and Oropharyngeal Suctioning - Half Day Course

The Oxygen & Nebuliser therapy and Oropharyngeal Suctioning course introduces the participant to the function of, indications for and rationale of using Oxygen Therapy and Suctioning in patient/client care and the fundamentals skills relating to the effective care and management of the patient/client during the delivery of Oxygen Therapy and Oropharyngeal Suctioning.

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Tracheostomy Tube Care and Management - Half Day Course

The Tracheostomy Tube care course introduces the participant to the function of, indications for and rationale of using Tracheostomy Tubes in patient/client care and the fundamentals skills relating to the effective care and management of the patient/client during Tracheostomy Tube care and maintenance.

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BIPAP Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Care – Half day course

The BIPAP course introduces the participant to the function of, indications for and rationale of using Non Invasive Ventilation in patient/client care and the fundamentals skills relating to the effective care and management of the patient/client during Non Invasive Ventilation such as BiPAP.

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Ostomy and Bowel Care Management - Half Day Course

The Ostomy and Bowel Care Management course introduces the participant to the function of, indications for and rationale of Bowel care and Ostomy formation in patient/client care and the fundamentals skills relating to the effective care and management of the patient/client during Bowel and Ostomy Care.

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ECG (Electrocardiograph) Fundamentals - Half Day Course

The ECG (Electrocardiograph) Fundamentals course introduces the participant to the principles of ECG recording, the rational and indications for the use and process of accurately recording ECGs on patient/clients in their care. The course also facilitates the student to identify, interpret and analyse all elements of the normal and abnormal ECG and to effectively report their findings.

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Indwelling Urinary Catheter Care - Half Day Course

The Urinary Catheter Care course introduces the participant to the function of, indications for and rationale of using Indwelling Urinary Catheters in patient/client care and the fundamentals skills relating to the effective care and management of the patient/client during urinary catheterisation and its use and maintenance.

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Healthcare Support FETAC5 DHSXX. Distance Learning

The Healthcare Support Distance Learning course is designed to prepare students to work competently, safely and effectively as a Healthcare Assistant in a variety of settings such as nursing homes, hospitals and home help support. The Healthcare Support course is structured to provide Graduates with a high standard of training and assessment leading to a recognised qualification for those pursuing a career in the Health Care Sector.

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Health Service Skills FETAC5 DHSSX. Distance Learning

The Health Service Skills Distance Learning course is ideal for those employed, or seeking employment in the healthcare sector, and also provides an ideal stepping stone for those wishing to progress to further education in the health services. As outlined by HIQA* all newly recruited care staff and those in a role less than one year must commence training to FETAC Level 5 or equivalent within two years of taking up employment.

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