Our QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support is the first choice for aspiring Healthcare Assistants in Ireland.
LHP Skillnet is a provider of programmes leading to QQI awards.
  • Our QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support is the first choice for aspiring Healthcare Assistants in Ireland.
  • LHP Skillnet is a provider of programmes leading to QQI awards.

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THIS LHP SKILLNET PROGRAMME IS CO-FUNDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND, THE EUROPEAN UNION, AND NETWORK COMPANIES www.eufunds.ie

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This Programme Is for Employed Learners Only

Not currently working in private healthcare? If you are a jobseeker, you may be eligible to attend a fully funded version of this course for free. That programme is completely separate with different dates and other important information not listed on this page. Switch to our Free Healthcare Training page to learn more.

Part-Funded QQI Level 5 Training for Residential & Home Care Workers

The Certificate in Healthcare Support (QQI Level 5, Major Award) is the industry-standard qualification for aspiring Healthcare Assistants in the Republic of Ireland. To earn it, learners must complete 8 modules chosen from a list specified by the national awards body, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

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Care Skills & Care of the Older Person

LHP Skillnet Member Companies can book any combination of Healthcare Support Component Certificates for only €100 per module.

We regularly facilitate training in Care Skills & Care of the Older Person. The next date of commencement for these two modules is Friday, 2nd of May 2025. Please submit our questionnaire at the bottom of this page if you are interested.

Please refer to the section Fees & Payments in the Programme Manual.

This Course Is for You

If you are currently employed as a Healthcare Assistant in a private nursing home, healthcare agency, or any private healthcare organisation.

Requirements

Participants must be proficient in the English language. Additionally, you require access to a modern laptop or desktop computer with a strong internet connection, camera, and microphone. A smartphone and/or tablet are not sufficient for this course.

Earn the Major Award with 8 Modules

Learners can either pursue the complete Major Award or select specific modules. While certain modules are mandatory and standardised across all providers, others can vary depending on the provider’s discretion.

Our Major Award programme consists of 8 modules covering essential areas:

  • Communication
  • Safety & Health at Work
  • Care Support
  • Care Skills
  • Care of the Older Person
  • Palliative Care Support
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Work Practice
Upon successful completion of the programme, learners receive a Certificate in Healthcare Support from QQI (Level 5, Major Award). Assessment details for each module can be found in the Programme Manual.
The programme is delivered online through live, interactive sessions held once a week, always at the same time, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., spanning a period of 6 to 7 months. Full attendance on all class days is mandatory, and each module typically lasts for an average of 4 weeks.
LHP Skillnet Member Companies can avail of part-funded places on our programme which makes it uniquely suited for private healthcare providers in Ireland and their emplyoees. It provides a solid foundation in healthcare support, making it a valuable qualification for those entering or advancing in the field.

Pricing

Non-Members

€1,550

LHP Skillnet Members

€750

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The Major Award programme runs several times a year. The next date of commencement for all 8 modules is scheduled for:

Monday, 9th of June 2025

(Please note that our free healthcare training for jobseekers has different start dates. If you are unemployed, please switch to our Free Healthcare Training page.)

To find out if you are eligible and apply for a place, please fill in the questionnaire below. Our team will be in touch shortly. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us an email at qqicourses@lhpskillnet.ie, or give us a call at (01) 218 7698 ext 1.

Programme Manual

Downloadable PDF with full course specifications

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