Physiotherapy Assistant 5M3782
The one-year Physiotherapy Assistant (Health Service Skills) course is designed to equip the learner with the opportunity of obtaining a Major QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills 5M3782. This course aims to equip the learner with the necessary skill required to progress on to potential employment as a Physiotherapy Assistant or a Health Care Assistant. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Physiotherapy Assistant Theory 5N3771
Physiotherapy Assistant Practice 5N3770
Activities of Living Patient Care 5N3707
Care Support 5N0758
Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734
Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1394
Optional Module: Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills 5M3782
- FAR ( First Aid Responder) with GTI part-time education*
- Patient Moving & Handling by PHECC registered provider*
- Training in Protection of Older People From Abuse*
These courses may be taken as additional certification and will incur additional costs. Check with class teacher for details.
- Successful completion of QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent
- Pre admission guidance meeting
- Mature applicants welcome
Student Contribution: €175
QQI Exam Fee €50
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.
Career Opportunities include: On completion of this award students can progress on to potential employments as a Physiotherapy Assistant or as a Health Care Assistant in the Healthcare Industry.
3rd Level Progression Examples:
Atlantic Technology University
Health Science with Physiotherapy Studies
Health Science with Occupational Therapy Studies
TUS Athlone
*Athletic and Rehabilitation Therapy (https://tus.ie/courses/US956/)
ATU Donegal
Athletic Therapy and Exercise Rehabilitation [https://www.lyit.ie/CourseDetails]
University College Cork Level 8
Arts - 3 years
Social Science
Arts International - 4 years](https://www.ucc.ie/en/ck108/)
Social Science (Youth and Community Work)
Digital Humanities and Information Technology
Maynooth University Level 8
Arts
Psychology
Social Science
Business
Carlow College St Patrick’s
Arts and Humanities
Social, Political and Community Studies Level 8
Philosophy, Politics and Sociology Level 8
For more information on third level progression links, visit:
- CAO - Course Search
- Careers Portal - QQI Graduate Course Finder
Instructional video on using Careers Portal to find a course
If you require further information on progression pathways from this course email: progression.gti@gretb.ie
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
Students may have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year (subject to funding through the Lifelong Learning Programme by Léargas).
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.