Wellbeing is a dynamic growth area that has become part of professional life in all organisations. If you would like to become the person in an area of company/business who is knowledgeable about the importance of all aspects of health and wellbeing then this is the course for you. We are all becoming aware of the critical importance of our physical and mental health and this course serves to increase awareness of the issues and ways of addressing them.
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Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4. Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirements. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English. All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory completion of the processing stage.
In a health related environment, in the wellness section of a large company or in community organisations.
- Duration: September to May
- Fees: €300 including QQI examination fees. (Medical card holders exempt from €50). See Payment for details.
- Certification:
- QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Health Services 5M4468.
- QQI component Maths 5N1833 and Statistics 5N2066 (available as an option in the evening for learners requiring Maths or Statistics for progression).
- Work Experience: Students undertake a block work placement of 2 weeks in a health related environment or in the wellbeing department of a company.
For further information email holistics@morrisonsislandcampus.ie or phone 021-4223844
Having completed QQI level 5 Health and Wellbeing Adviser course, I can say this course equipped me with the knowledge and skills needed to work in my chosen area. It has also helped me get future in my education as I am currently in QQI level 6 Advanced Psychosocial Awareness & Training course and got me one step closer to my dream job. This course covers all aspects of health ranging from physical to mental health. Each topic was clearly explained within the classroom. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to work with people.