Physiotherapy Assistant 5M3782
This Physiotherapy Assistant (Health Service Skills) course is designed to equip the learner with the opportunity of obtaining a Major QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills 5M3782. This course aims to equip the learner with the necessary skill required to progress on to potential employment as a Physiotherapy Assistant or a Health Care Assistant.
Provide students with the skills to works as a Physiotherapy Assistant with a Chartered Physiotherapist to assess and treat clients whose movement is restricted by illness, injury, disability or age. They implement the therapy programme created by a Physiotherapist and support the client in restoring or improving their mobility.
In order to work in the Healthcare sector as a Physiotherapist Assistant or Health Care Assistant, you need to have an understanding and caring attitude, while also demonstrating respect and tolerance towards your clients while encouraging independence.
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Interview
Mature applicants welcome.
Physiotherapy Assistant Theory
Physiotherapy Assistant Practice
Activities of Living Patient Care
- Care Support
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Safety & Health at Work
- Communications
- Work Experience
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the demands of a diverse community of learners.
Learners develop skills of analysis, critical thinking, problem solving and reflective practice
We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
Regulated Clinical Placements (Work Experience)
Vital learning supports are tailored to the needs of the individual learners
Career guidance assistance re UCAS, CAO and specialised guidance and training for Mature Code Applicants eg. NCC written assessment and NCC interview preparation.
QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills 5M3782
- FAR ( First Aid Responder) with GTI part-time education
- Patient Moving & Handling by PHECC registered provider
- Training in Protection of Older People From Abuse
may be taken as additional certification and will incur additional costs. Check with class teacher for details.
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Click for details of * CAO Requirements Lookup
- Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Atlantic Technology University
University College Cork Level 8
Maynooth University Level 8
Carlow College St Patrick’s
Trinity College Dublin
South East Technological University Carlow
Click here for details of CAO Requirements Lookup.
On completion of this award students can progress on to potential employments as a Physiotherapy Assistant or as a Health Care Assistant in the Healthcare Industry. Students can use points gained at QQI to progress with furthering their studies in closely related and highly interesting courses in third level institutions across Ireland and UK.
- Student Services €175
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.