Hospital and Laboratory Sterile Services

This course will equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and competence required to work as a healthcare assistant in any healthcare setting but in particular within an operating department in Acute Hospitals. You will work as part of the existing skilled team in direct patient care. This course is open to anyone with an interest in working in an acute hospital setting. You will be introduced to specific operating department care skills, alongside core modules such as Infection prevention & Control and Health & Safety.

What Makes This Course Special

  • New course for 2025/26
  • Detailed technical knowledge
  • Expert teaching team
  • Excellent progression routes
  • Excellent Work Experience opportunities
  • Immediate Employment opportunities post qualification.
  • Direct to work qualifications

Course Content

  • Care Support
  • Care Skills
  • Infection Prevention & Control
  • Work Experience
  • Communications
  • Care of the Older Person
  • Safety and Health at Work
  • Operating Department Care Skills

Progression

  • Progress to further study and careers including:
  • BSc in applied healthcare (CIFE & SETU)
  • Physiology and Health Science (SETU Carlow)
  • Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy (SETU Carlow)

Entry Requirements

Certification

  • QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support 5M4339

Costs

  • All course fees, from registration to exams and awarding body fees as well as course materials and equipment are covered.
    (see costs, fees and finance)

Garda Vetting
See the Garda Vetting details on the Entry Requirements Page

PLSS Code: 460223
Coordinator: Andrea Lacey

 
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.