Health Studies
Our Croom Campus is committed to providing relevant and innovative Further Education and Training courses of the highest standard, delivered by a highly motivated team. Learning takes place in a stimulating, positive, and supportive environment, and all courses lead to QQI certification.
In light of COVID-19 public health guidelines, our courses may be delivered through a combination of online teaching and classroom-based learning at our campus.
Explore Our Courses
Nursing Studies – QQI Level 5
Our 1-year course will give you a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of nursing from essential nursing practices to specialised care. The development of practical skills and personal qualities will equip you for further studies in nursing. You will be given an opportunity to observe and participate in direct nursing care as part of the work experience module. Emphasis is placed on specialist clinical modules.
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Health Service Skills – QQI Level 5
Our 1-year full-time course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to embark on a career in health service. Modules covered are relevant to any healthcare environment and may widen employment opportunities in a variety of health-related areas. This course specifically is an introduction that will give you the opportunity to progress on to paramedics, either in the fire or ambulance service.
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Healthcare Support – QQI Level 5
Our 1-year course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and attitude to confidently work in the area of healthcare. This course enables you to work as a healthcare assistant in hospitals, retirement homes, and in the community. This is a mandatory course for all healthcare assistants. All mandatory modules required for employment by the HSE are offered on this course.
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Health Service Skills – QQI Level 5
Our 1-year course enables you to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of rehabilitation to assist in the care of the individual with a spinal cord injury, brain injury, or limb absence. Through practice, you will become skilled in the therapeutic handling of patients in a range of physiotherapy interventions. On completion, you will have the skills, knowledge, and competencies to work in a variety of healthcare settings.
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Health Service Skills – QQI Level 5
Our new 1-year course will equip you with the skills required to work in retailed areas such as pharmacy. From dispensing over-the-counter medications, helping clients choose medical aids and appliances, to demonstrating and selling products, this course covers the most relevant skills. The focus on health-related subjects will enhance your skills in assisting people to choose medical aids, appliances, demonstrating, and selling.
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Applied Sciences
Animal Care – QQI Level
Our 1-year course covers anatomy, physiology and biology, animal grooming, animal welfare, and veterinary assisting skills. Emphasis is placed on “hands-on” practical experience with animals during the work placement module, and during field trips to veterinary clinics, dog grooming parlours, and welfare sanctuaries. The “Start Your Own Business” module provides information about establishing your own business in the rapidly growing animal care industry. You will also have to option to progress into our Level 6 course or higher education on completion.
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Animal Science – QQI Level 6
Our 1-year course provides you with hands-on experience in practical and theory-based modules. Module topics include; wild animal management, large animal husbandry, canine obedience training, animal science and health, kennel and cattery management, grooming science, communications, and work experience. Previous learners have continued on to study, veterinary nursing, wildlife biology, and veterinary bioscience as well as many gaining employment in various areas of the industry.
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Sports
Recreation and Exercise – QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports
Our 1-year course will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the area of sports injuries and their treatments. Physiotherapy assistants provide a valuable service to the sports industry, specialising in the prevention and management of soft tissue injuries and manual massage. On completion, you can secure employment with sports clubs, leisure centres, sports injury clinics or with amateur and professional sporting bodies.
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Equine Studies
Horsemanship – QQI Level 5
Our 1-year course is designed to cover all aspects of equine care. You will gain experience during many hands-on learning field trips to equestrian centers, veterinary clinics, stud farms, and racing yards. The specialisation in equine anatomy and physiology, sports horse riding and instruction, veterinary assisting, work experience will equip you with the necessary skills for employment in the horse industry. On completion, you will also have to option to progress to our Level 6 Advanced horsemanship or into higher education.
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Equine Studies – QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate
This is a follow-on 1-year course from our Level 5 QQI qualification in horsemanship. New modules are introduced such as equitation theory, horse conformation, and evaluation, stable and yard supervision. This course is designed to equip you with the advanced knowledge, experience, hands-on skills, and learning in equine science to find employment in the sports horse industry, racing industry, equine science industry or to start their own business. On completion, you will also have to option to progress into higher education.
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Equine Breeding – QQI Level 6
Our 1-year course will enable you to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work in a supervisory role in a stud. You will gain the ability to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of equine breeding skills, pasture management, theoretical and abstract thinking concepts related to breeding horses, horse conformation, and pasture management. On completion, you will also have to option to progress into higher education.
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Engineering
Engineering Technology – QQI Level 5
Our 1-year course is a preparation for direct employment in the engineering industry. You will cover theory and gain experience in the following: machine processes, bench fitting, precision measurement, computer-aided design, 3D printing and electronics. You will also have the opportunity to study QQI Level 5 maths. On completion, you will have the option to progress into higher education.
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Engineering Technology – QQI Level 5
Our 1-year course will enable you to start a career in the engineering field. You will gain a broad foundation of knowledge and skills across the different engineering disciplines, especially those in building construction, computer-aided drafting, engineering processes, and material science. In addition, the mathematical and soft skills learned through the safety and health at work, communications, and work experience modules will ensure that you will have the desired quality, suitability, and competency for an apprenticeship course.
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Office Administration
QQI Business Administration – QQI Level 5
Our 1-year course will equip you with the skills required for employment in business administration. It covers a wide range of modules from reception and frontline office skills to bookkeeping and business administration. With the skills you will learn from this course you could seek employment in offices, receptionist, etc. On completion, you will also have the option to progress into higher education.
Clicking on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub). Or, click on the Enquire Now button to open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
Get in Touch
If you would like further information on any courses on offer or speak with one of the team, contact:
College of Further Education and Training,
Croom Campus,
High Street,
Croom,
County Limerick, V35 W727
061 540 211
applycroom@lcetb.ie