Preparation for Healthcare Level 4
Course Code HLT
NFQ Level 4
Duration 1 Year
QQI Code 4M0857
Award QQI Level 4 Certificate in Employment Skills
Why Choose Preparation for Healthcare
This foundation course gives adults the opportunity to return to education and to participate in a year of learning and exploration in healthcare with the opportunity for employment or progression. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary for further study.
This QQI Level 4 course also aims to bridge the gap by providing applicants with the fundamental health-related skills and language proficiency necessary to succeed in their academic pursuits in the healthcare related field. This course seeks to enhance students’ health literacy by equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to interpret and critically evaluate health-related information.
This course provides students with a solid foundation preparing them for further studies in healthcare-related fields or entry-level positions in healthcare settings where English proficiency is required. The Preparation for Healthcare course offers a tailored approach to addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by learners in the healthcare domain and includes English Language Support as an elective module.
What will you study?
- Healthcare (4N3776)
- Introduction to Human Biology (4N2910)
- Information Technology Skills (4N1125)
- Understanding Interculturalism (4N1121)
- Communications (4N0689)
- Career Planning (4N1109)
- Functional Mathematics (4N2138)
- Workplace Safety (4N1124)
- Teamworking (4N1169)
- Work Experience (4N1168)
- Elective English as a Second Language (4N1180)
Course Features
- First Aid Training and Certification.
- Patient and Manual Handling Training course with Certificate.
- BCFE Preparation for Healthcare Progression Pathway
What do you need to apply?
- Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3.
- Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education, although no formal qualifications are required.
Progression and Career Opportunities
- Graduates who successfully complete HLT may apply for entry to QQI Level 5 courses in BCFE, such as:
- Graduates may also apply for entry to the QQI Level 5 university access courses in BCFE such as: