Pre-Paramedic
(Community Health Services)

LOCATION:

Onsite at Mallow Campus

INTRODUCTION:

Would you like a career in the emergency services? This one-year full-time course offers you the ideal grounding in the skills and knowledge needed to embark on a career in this field. You will get the chance to begin an exciting and challenging career which will see you working in a caring environment. This course is ideally suited to those who are calm and work well under pressure and who would like to work in the Fire Service, Gardaí, Defence Forces or as a Paramedic.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• CAO points not required. Leaving Certificate, LCA, QQI Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• All applicants will be required to attend an application review. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the minimum entry requirements set out here, and satisfactory presentation at an application.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications open. Places available. No deposit required to start your application.

DURATION:

One year. Full-time. Class timetables to follow in September, and subject to change.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Health Services (5M4468).

COURSE CONTENT:

Courses are continually developed, content and specific award components are subject to change. See disclaimer HERE.

Additional Certification in: Patient Handling, Client Moving, First Aid Responder, Fire Warden, Hazardous Substances and Breathing Apparatus.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Work experience is an integral part of this course. One day per week plus block release of two weeks duration. The dates will be specified by the Campus in September. The Campus will assist participants in identifying suitable placements. Each student is responsible for securing their own work placement. A total of 60 hours will be required. Garda vetting is a requirement of work experience placement.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For more links and detailed information on how to use your Mallow Campus qualification click HERE.

Extra courses available as options when you have completed the course:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): €1,850.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Students from this course will gain a strong foundation in the paramedic sector who can then progress to several very specific training awards such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the National Ambulance Service. This course can lead to careers in the public service for fire and ambulance personnel as well as employment opportunities with private ambulance and event support.

TESTIMONIALS & HIGHLIGHTS:

Rebecca

Pre-Paramedic Student