This one-year Physiotherapy Studies course introduces the core principles of rehabilitation, focusing on the assessment and treatment of mobility issues resulting from injury, illness, or aging. Students develop the practical skills necessary to support HSE healthcare teams in delivering effective therapy programs and restoring client movement. Highlighting the program's hands-on approach, practical sessions are held at premier facilities, including the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena and the National Gymnastics Training Centre.

This qualification designed for those who wish to work under the guidance of Occupational Therapists (OTs) to deliver holistic, client-centered care. The program focuses on supporting service users across various demographics—including mental health, pediatrics, and geriatrics—to overcome barriers caused by illness or disability. Students learn how to facilitate therapeutic interventions, assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), and manage essential administrative tasks within a healthcare environment. and enhance their quality of life. Important administrative duties of the OTA include contributing to team meetings, documenting a patients treatment progress as well as maintaining office treatment areas, equipment, and supplies.

This course is aimed at learners who love the challenge of problem solving and helping people in practical ways to complete Activities of Daily Living. The specialist programme will guide learners to work as an assistant in an Occupational Therapy Department or as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team. The role provides support to older, injured, ill or disabled patients to enable them to partake in everyday activities.

This course is a specialized blended learning program designed to train Speech and Language Therapy Assistants (SLTAs). Combining online delivery with on-campus workshops, the curriculum provides the foundational skills needed to support people of all ages facing communication, voice, and swallowing difficulties. Students learn how to work alongside professional Speech and Language Therapists and families to implement care plans that improve a client’s quality of life and functional independence.

This course is aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy. Students will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of rehabilitation, treatment of injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.They will develop an understanding of impaired mobility and its impact on human occupational performance and ability and the role of occupational therapy in current healthcare services.

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to work in a supportive role in the area of rehabilitation and physical disability.

The Physiotherapist Assistant’s role will be to work under the direction and guidance of a Chartered Physiotherapist to assess, treat and support recovering clients.

This course is designed to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to work under supervision in the Complementary Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant industry. Students may progress to further education in this specialist area or in the health sciences. Students receive hands-on experience in treatments which encourage general health and well-being in an applied learning environment.

This one-year course provides a solid foundation in dental nursing practices, encompassing essential clinical skills, patient care techniques, and knowledge of dental procedures.

The course will support learners as you take your first steps toward a fulfilling career in dental nursing!

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program provides the foundational clinical knowledge, technical competencies, and interpersonal skills necessary to work as a vital healthcare support professional alongside occupational therapists and physiotherapists. The curriculum focuses on preparing students to assist in the assessment and treatment of individuals whose functional movement, mobility, or independence has been restricted by physical injury, chronic illness, neurological disorders, or the natural aging process.

This course is designed for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists, this program explores diverse communication styles and clinical codes essential for professional practice. Students learn to navigate the complexities of assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication disorders across various settings, such as hospitals, schools, and health centers. By blending core healthcare values with practical skills in client care and patient handling, the course ensures graduates meet HSE standards and are fully prepared to support therapy programs in a clinical environment.

This one-year Occupational Therapy course is a healthcare discipline dedicated to supporting individuals with physical, psychological, or social challenges, empowering them to live life to the fullest. Occupational therapists assist people in accomplishing daily activities they want or need to perform, especially when faced with illness, injury, disability, or difficult life circumstances. Therapists enable individuals to maintain or regain their ability to engage in these activities, tailoring interventions to address the impact of health conditions or life events. With a client-centered approach, Occupational Therapy emphasises personal strengths and preferences, creating programs that promote autonomy and a purposeful life. 

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

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings to enhance their role in service provision to service users or to progress to further and or higher education and training. 

If you wish to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy, then you have chosen the steppingstone which will enable you to consolidate your decision to either progress to a degree programme or seek employment. We focus on developing your understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant. We aim to facilitate you acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to assist the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of therapeutic programmes with a variety of age groups.

The objective of this course is to provide learners with the essential skills needed to advance toward potential employment as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), working under the guidance and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).

This course is aimed at learners who love the challenge of problem solving and helping people in practical ways to complete Activities of Daily Living. The specialist programme will guide learners to work as an assistant in an Occupational Therapy Department or as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team. The role provides support to older, injured, ill or disabled patients to enable them to partake in everyday activities.

Learners work towards the QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills major award while also developing their English language skills. If you are over 21 and 6 months unemployed you may be eligible for VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme). This scheme gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education, while retaining their benefit.

Speech and language therapy assistants are at the frontline of helping patients with conditions that affect their communication, swallowing and feeding.

This course will enable learners to work as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant or to use the programme as a foundation for further study in health care, speech and language and social care. There are also progression routes to degree programmes in Speech and Language Therapy.

The course will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and values to meet the demands and challenges of working within a GP Practice and to contribute to patient experience, patient flow through the practice and practice efficiency.