Pre-University Physiotherapy
Course Name:Pre-University Physiotherapy - Ballinode Campus
Course Code: 5M3782
This course is designed to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to work under supervision as a Physiotherapist Assistant or within the Sports therapy/injury 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.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course may pursue employment in the following areas:
- Health Care Sector
- HSE
- Physiotherapy Centres
- Sports Clubs
Erasmus+
Participants on this programme have the opportunity to apply for a three-week work experience placement abroad (Students must be over 18)
Fees
There are no fees to study this course, however, students will have to purchase some additional items when undertaking this course such as;
- Tunic (x2)
- 1 Text Book
- 1 Massage Belt
Details of cost & supplier will be provided during interview and induction.
Course Content
- Care Support 5N0758
- Body Massage & Figure Analysis 5N3465
- Physiotherapy Assistant Practice 5N3770
- Physiotherapy Assistant Theory 5N3771
- Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
- Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
- Customer Service 5N0972
- Work Experience 5N1356
- On Site Massage 6N3478
- People Manual Handling
- Maths 5N1833 (Optional)
Requirements
- Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent (Check your Eligibility)
- Interview
- Mature applicants welcome
- Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
- Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher
- If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
Progression
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certification inHealth Service Skills 5M3782
Duration
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.