How do I become a Healthcare Assistant in Ireland?
The first step to becoming a healthcare assistant in Ireland is to meet the educational requirements. A QQI Level 5 qualification or equivalent must be completed with an accredited provider. Chevron College offers a range of level 5 QQI-accredited courses, including Care of the Older Person, Care Skills, the major Healthcare award, Special Needs Assisting and Childcare. A work experience requirement of 20 hours per module is also required to complete the course. The cost of the Care Skills and Care of the Older Person course is €395 when paid in full or you can pay monthly for just €67 over 6 months. The major award costs a total of €1150 or just €98 per month over 12 months, you may request an extension if needed. Enrolment & payment are completed over the phone, you can give us a call on 01 6855 300 (24/7) or you can request a call back at a time that suits you. Further details regarding both courses can be found here: QQI Healthcare Courses.
Our healthcare modules can be completed online, anywhere in Ireland. Therefore, apart from the work experience element, everything else can be done remotely. This method of learning provides a pace that suits each learner’s lifestyle, also meaning the learner does not have to free up other aspects of life to fit it in. This can also be more cost-effective eliminating fees such as travel charges included in commuting. Some other advantages of completing online courses include easy collaboration with fellow learners, increasing knowledge and ultimately contributing to career progression.
On completion of your training, you must register with CORU and receive Garda approval before beginning work as a healthcare assistant. Some employers may prefer a full driving license. Additionally, an employer may take into consideration your individual competence and soft skills which may include communication skills, work empathy, and stress management.