introduce you to the challenges and opportunities of working in emergency frontline public services. Careers such as Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, Intermediate Care Operative, Emergency Call Operative and Fire Services will be introduced to you and help you prepare for further study in this area.

• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
• Pre-entry guidance meeting
• Mature applicants welcome
• At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to complete a successful garda vetting process. Garda clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement

Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to third level institutes and colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Graduates may also apply to Student Paramedic degree with National Ambulance Service College and UCC

Former students have also progressed to paramedic degree courses (subject to CAO criteria) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses with private colleges.

3rd Level Progression options include:

University College Cork

• CK708 Paramedicine

University of Limerick

• LM103 Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway

• AU662 Sports & Exercise Science

• AU663 Public Health Nutrition

• AU590 Outdoor Education and Leisure

• AU695 Early Childhood Care & Education

• AU593 Applied Social Care

University of Galway

• GY101 Arts

• GY113 Arts with Human Rights

• GY135 Arts Global Media

• GY261 Business Studies in International Hotel Management - Interview - Shannon Campus

Technological University Shannon (TUS) Athlone

• US733 Pharmaceutical Sciences - Drug Development & Analysis - Maths requirement

• US788 Exercise and Health Science - Maths Requirement

• US950 Nutrition and Health Science - Maths Requirement

• Us951 Sports Science with Exercise Physiology - Maths Requirement

• US956 Athletic and Rehabilitation Therapy - Maths Requirement

• US957 Physical Activity and Health Science - Maths Requirement

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo

• AU861 Health Science and Physiology - Maths Requirement

• AU856 Occupational Safety & Health - Maths Requirement

• AU971 Health Science and Physical activity - Maths Requirement

For full details and further progression pathways please see
* CAO

• Emergency Department Care Skills 5N4890
• Care Provision & Practice 5N2705
• Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734
• Care of the Older Person 5N2706
• Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
• Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
• Word Processing 5N1358
• Communications 5N0690

• Work Experience 5N1356

• Opportunity to apply for Erasmus+ work placement

GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners. We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning. Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable. We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.

Student Contribution: €175

Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

Email:catherine.brennan-fahy@gretb.ie

QQI Level 5 Award: Community Health Services

QQI Code: 5M4468

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION

• First Aid Responder(FAR) certified by PHECC
• Patient Moving & Manual Handling
• ECG Skills

May incur additional costs. Check with class teacher for details.

OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Emergency First Responder (EFR) Cost: €400 This course is offered in conjunction with Lifeline Education and is Pre- Hospital Emergency Care Council ( PHECC ) certified. Fee is subject to change.

The course was a chance for me to mature, meet new people and broaden my opportunities. I received a student award from GRETB and also gained a full QQI Level 5 award. On completion of the course I was offered a place on the Paramedic Science degree at Anglia Ruskin University in the UK. I received training with the London Ambulance Service as part of my three years of study and worked with this service for two years. I work now as a paramedic in New Zealand. I hope to return home to apply for jobs as a fully qualified paramedic. My dream has been realised because I studied to GTI.