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The Adult Education Service Balbriggan and Swords is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union

Health Service Skills QQI Level 5 | 5M3782

Course modules

5N0758 Care Support
5N2706 Care of the Older Person
5N1794 Safety & Health in the Workplace
5N1390 Personal Effectiveness
COURSE MODULES YEAR 2*
5N1356 Work Experience
5N3769 Palliative Care
5N2770 Care Skills
5N3734 Infection Prevention & Control
5M3782

Applications are now open! Click HERE to apply!

What will I learn?

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to work as healthcare assistants.

Please note, students must complete all 8 modules in order to become fully qualified healthcare assistants. September 25 – May 26 modules are:

  • Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
  • Care of the Older Person (5N2706)
  • Care Provision & Practice (5N2705)
  • Care Skills (5N2770)

How is this course taught?

This part time course is taught in person. Classes take place in the Castlemill Education Centre in Balbriggan

When will this course take place?

This course will start in September 2025 and will finish in May 2026. Students will have holidays during midterm breaks, Christmas and Easter.

Who can apply for this course?

Adults who live in the Fingal area, and who are interested in working as SNAs, can apply for this course. To ensure that you are offered a place on a course which is at the right level for you and appropriate to your learning needs all applicants are assessed prior to placement on the course. A strong level of English language and IT skills are required for the course.

Am I eligible for course funding?

Students on this course are eligible for funding if:

  • they are an early school leaver, or
  • they are receiving a social welfare payment, or
  • they are receiving a carer’s payment, or
  • they have a medical card or G.P. card, or
  • they are signing for credits.

How do I apply?

  • Click HERE to apply online,
  • Call 01 841 7763 to apply over the phone,
  • Email kevinmccabe@ddletbaes.ie if you have questions about the application process or would like more course information,
  • Visit our centres to apply in person. Locations can be found below.

Centre Locations

Castlemill Education Centre, Balbriggan K32 P237

Sarsfield House, Balbriggan K32 KX82

Burgundy House, Swords K67 DY60

7 The Plaza, Forster Way, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 W260