Project Description
Public & Emergency Services
PLSS Code: 283678
Coordinator: Sarah Brennan
If your ambition is a career in the uniformed services, then Public & Emergency Services course is for you. You can prepare for careers in a challenging but highly rewarding environment. You’ll develop essential skills of physical fitness, leadership and teamwork. Our course also explores law and the legal system, Emergency Department Care Skills, Anatomy, Physiology and Biology. Regular visits are made to local emergency services.
This course can be the foundation to progress to a rewarding career in the Ambulance Service, The Fire Service, The Defence Forces, Prison Service or An Garda Síochána.
What Makes This Course Special
- Pre-Professional training qualification
- High-level practical skills training
- Detailed technical knowledge
- Expert teaching team
- Includes essential additional qualifications
- Excellent progression routes
Course Content
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Biology
- Emergency Department Care Skills
- Exercise & Fitness
- Legal Practice & Procedures
- Safety & Health at Work
- Communications
- Work Experience
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
- Ambulance Services
- Care/Nursing Homes
- Defence Forces/Army
- Emergency Services Management
- Fire Service
- First Aid
- Guard/Policing
- Paramedic
- Prison Service
- Security Services
Entry Requirements
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community and Health Services 5M4468
Occupational First Aid
Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) Emergency First Responder
Fire Warden
Emergency Manual Handling
Costs
Standard registration and QQI L5 exam costs (see costs, fees and finance) and
(PHECC) Emergency First Responder €385
Emergency Training courses €360
Additional Costs
PPE Clothing Pack Required €70 average price
Optional Extra Qualifications
Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) Emergency Medical Technician €1850
Garda Vetting
See the Garda Vetting details on the Entry Requirements Page
Early Interview Option