CS02 - Level 5 Occupational Therapy Assistant
The overall aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work effectively and efficiently in the role as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
;Is this course right for you?
If you wish to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy, then you have chosen the steppingstone which will enable you to consolidate your decision to either progress to a degree programme or seek employment. We focus on developing your understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant. We aim to facilitate you acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to assist the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of therapeutic programmes with a variety of age groups.
What will you study?
You will study a range of Modules, both Health Care and Occupational Therapy related in a state-of-the-art facility in Monaghan Institute. An integral part of the course is to provide you with an opportunity to engage in Work Experience in the field of Occupational Therapy. You will have a Work Experience allocation each week, with an additional block placement of three weeks. This will allow you to see the theory learned in the classroom in practice in the Occupational Therapy setting. Furthermore, it will develop your vocational language and you will observe the work of the multidisciplinary team. On completion of the course, you with not only have acquired the skills and knowledge but Work Experience, all necessary to assist you in progression or employment.
Areas of study to include:
- Care Support
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Care of the Older Person
- Care Skills
- Work Experience
- Communications
- Human Growth & Development
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory
- Maths
- Safety & Health at work
- Word Processing
Additional
Elder Abuse Training
FAR (First Aid Response)
Patient Safer Moving and Handling
Qualifications Obtained
5M3782 QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills
People Moving & Handling
FAR (First Aid Responder) Pre – Hospital Emergency Care Council
Further Information
Find out about Entry Requirements.
For more information on this course, please contact info@monaghaninstitute.ie.
CS02 - Level 5 Occupational Therapy Assistant
The overall aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work effectively and efficiently in the role as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
CS02 - Level 5 Occupational Therapy Assistant
QQI Exam Fee | € 50.00 |
Administration Fee | € 50.00 |
Capitation Fee | €100.00 |
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees 2023-2024
In August 2022 Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Additional courses:
First Aid Responder, and Handling and Lifting course fees of €240 are also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.
CS02 - Level 5 Occupational Therapy Assistant
Career Prospects
Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates can find work in Hospitals, Outpatient Clinics, Schools, Rehabilitation Centres and Nursing Homes.
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College | Course Area | Level |
---|---|---|
University of Ulster | BSc Hons Occupational Therapy | |
ATU Donegal | Health Science with Physiotherapy Studies | 6 |
ATU Donegal | Health Science with Occupational Therapy Studies | 6 |
TU Dublin | Sports Science and Health | 7 |
ATU Sligo | Occupational Safety and Health | 8 |
DKIT | Health and Physical Activity | 8 |
CS03 - Level 5 Health Service Skills
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a supportive role within the Health Service.
;Is this course right for you?
If you wish to pursue a profession as a health service worker, then this is the course for you. We focus on providing the necessary skills and knowledge required across a range of care settings with a variety of age groups. The course welcomes those who are already employed in a caring role, and require the necessary qualifications.
What will you study?
You will study several modules directly related to the field of health care. The appropriate interpersonal & interactive skills to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team will also be explored. An integral part of this course is work experience, one day per week, with a further three weeks allocated as a block placement to enable learners to gain experience in their chosen field and to enhance job prospects.
Areas of study to include:
- Care of the Older Person
- Care Skills
- Human Growth & Development
- Care Support/Infection Prevention & Control
- Safety & Health at Work
- Word Processing
- Communications
- Work Experience
Additional
Elder Abuse Training
FAR (First Aid Response)
People Moving and Handling
Qualifications Obtained
5M3782 QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills
People Moving and Handling
FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
Further Information
Find out about Entry Requirements.
For more information on this course, please contact Marie Conlon.
CS03 - Level 5 Health Service Skills
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a supportive role within the Health Service.
CS03 - Level 5 Health Service Skills
QQI Exam Fee | € 50.00 |
Administration Fee | € 50.00 |
Capitation Fee | €100.00 |
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Additional courses:
First Aid Responder, and Handling and Lifting course fees of €240 are also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.
CS03 - Level 5 Health Service Skills
Career Prospects
Health Service Skills graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Care Assistants in Nursing Homes or Hospitals │Activity Coordinator │Personal Assistant in Schools│ Care Assistant in Disability Services │Homecare Assistant │Special Needs Assistant.
MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Social & Vocational Integration
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College | Course Area | Level |
---|---|---|
ATU Sligo | Social Care Practice | 8 |
UCC | Criminology | 8 |
UCC | Social Science (Youth & Community Work) | 8 |
DCU | Health & Society | 8 |
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
Drumbear Nursing Home │ Castleross Nursing Home │Mullinahinch Nursing Home │Oak View Nursing Home, Beltubet │ Praxis Care │Bluebird Care.
CS04 - Level 5 Applied Social Studies and Psychology
The overall aim of the programme is to introduce the learner to the area of sociology and social studies. This course will provide the learner with the opportunity to develop their understanding, awareness, knowledge, research, study skills and competence in Applied Social Studies, so that they may proceed to work in the social care sector or progress to further or higher study.
;Is this course right for you?
The course is designed to introduce the theory and practice of social studies and social care, to encourage learners to explore and develop their knowledge of social issues, psychology, community care and practice. This course also offers an opportunity to gain an insight into care provision and an understanding of client centred care
What will I study?
The course focuses on a range of subjects relevant to employment in the field of social care. Learners will develop an array of personal and interpersonal skills for work in a variety of community settings. Work experience within social care settings forms an integral part of this course, with emphasis on communication and team working skills. One day per week and a block placement of three weeks is allocated, to enable the learner to gain practical experience in their chosen field.
Areas of study to include:
- Social Studies
- Young People and Society
- Human Growth & Development
- Psychology
- Intercultural Studies
- Safety & Health at Work
- Word Processing
- Communications
- Work Experience
Additional
Elder Abuse Training
FAR (First Aid Response)
People Moving and Handling
SafeTalk (Suicide Alertness for Everyone)
Qualifications Obtained
5M2181 QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies
People Moving and Handling
FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
Further Information
Find out about Entry Requirements.
For more information on this course, please contact the college office info@monaghaninstitute.ie
CS04 - Level 5 Applied Social Studies and Psychology
The overall aim of the programme is to introduce the learner to the area of sociology and social studies. This course will provide the learner with the opportunity to develop their understanding, awareness, knowledge, research, study skills and competence in Applied Social Studies, so that they may proceed to work in the social care sector or progress to further or higher study.
CS04 - Level 5 Applied Social Studies and Psychology
QQI Exam Fee | € 50.00 |
Administration Fee | € 50.00 |
Capitation Fee | €100.00 |
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Additional courses:
First Aid Responder, and Handling and Lifting course fees of €240 are also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.
CS04 - Level 5 Applied Social Studies and Psychology
Career Prospects
Applied Social Studies graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Social Care Work │Youth and Community Work │Advice Work │ Counselling│ Education & Welfare Officer │Women’s Aid │Family Support│Residential Care
MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Social & Vocational Integration
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College | Course Area | Level |
---|---|---|
ATU Sligo | Social Care Practice | 8 |
UCC | Social Science (Youth & Community work) | 8 |
DCU | Health & Society | 8 |
ATU Donegal | Health & Social Studies | 7 |
TUS Midlands Midwest | Applied Social Studies in Social Care | 7 |
UCC | Criminology | 8 |
SETU Carlow | Psychology | 8 |
SETU Carlow | Applied Social Studies in Social Care | 8 |
CS05 - Level 5 Mental Health Support
The overall aim of the programme is to introduce the learner to the area of Mental Health, Psychology and Sociology. This course is designed to provide an introduction of the theory and practice involved in mental health support within the social care industry. This course aims to encourage learners to explore and develop their knowledge of social issues, and to develop a new understanding to the approaches and supports available within mental health services.
;Is this course right for you?
The course is designed to introduce the theory and practice of Mental Health Support, to encourage learners to explore and develop their knowledge of social issues, psychology and specific issues for the younger generation within society. This course also offers an opportunity to gain an insight into the process mental health recovery.
What will I study?
The course focuses on a range of subjects relevant to employment within mental health services. Learners will develop an array of personal and interpersonal skills for work in a variety of community settings. Work experience within social care settings forms an integral part of this course, with emphasis on communication and team working skills. One day per week and a block placement of three weeks is allocated, to enable the learner to gain practical experience in their chosen field.
Areas of study to include:
- Understanding Mental Health
- Recovery in Mental Health
- Social Studies
- Young People and Society
- Psychology
- Intercultural Studies
- Word Processing
- Communications
- Work Experience
Additional
Elder Abuse Training
FAR (First Aid Response)
People Safer Moving and Handling
SAFEtalk Training
Qualifications Obtained
5M2181 QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies
People Safer Moving and Handling
FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
Further Information
Find out about Entry Requirements.
For more information on this course, please contact the college office info@monaghaninstitute.ie
CS05 - Level 5 Mental Health Support
The overall aim of the programme is to introduce the learner to the area of Mental Health, Psychology and Sociology. This course is designed to provide an introduction of the theory and practice involved in mental health support within the social care industry. This course aims to encourage learners to explore and develop their knowledge of social issues, and to develop a new understanding to the approaches and supports available within mental health services.
CS05 - Level 5 Mental Health Support
QQI Exam Fee | € 50.00 |
Administration Fee | € 50.00 |
Capitation Fee | €100.00 |
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees 2023-2024
In August 2022 Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Additional courses:
First Aid Responder, and Handling and Lifting course fees of €240 are also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.
CS05 - Level 5 Mental Health Support
Career Prospects
Mental Health Support graduates may find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to –
Social care in a range of settings including supported employment│Mental health and intellectual disability settings │Youth and Community Work │ Family Support │ Advocacy work │ Advice Services │ Counselling │ Educational Welfare Officer │ Women’s Aid │ Respite Services │ Residential Care
MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Applied Social Studies in Social Care
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College | Course Area | Level |
---|---|---|
TUS Midlands Midwest | Applied Social Studies in Social Care | 7 |
ATU Sligo | Social Care Practice | 8 |
UCC | Criminology | 8 |
UCC | Social Science (Youth & Community Work) | 8 |
DCU | Health & Society | 8 |
Carlow College | Applied Social Studies in Social Care | 7 |
Carlow College | Psychology | 8 |
CS06 - Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Applied Social Studies
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and or take responsibility for the work of others in providing a range of services in a social and vocational rehabilitation context and or to progress to higher education and training.
;Is this course right for you?
This Advanced Certificate course is suitable for those who have already successfully obtained a QQI Level 5 or equivalent qualification in Applied Social Studies or a relevant field of study. The course is designed to provide an understanding of the many roles of social care, to develop the learner’s knowledge and appreciation of the duties involved and skills required to work successfully in a social care setting. Some learners with potential for academic progression may select this as a route to Social Care degree courses in Universities and Institutes of Technology.
What will you study?
The Applied Social Studies course combines a range of modules that provides learners with real opportunities to learn and practice Social Care skills. The learners have work placement one day per week, as well as a three-week block placement allocated to enable them to gain more hands on experience in their chosen field.
Areas of study to include:
- Rehabilitation Practice
- Disability Awareness
- Mental Health Awareness
- Health Promotion
- Person Centred Planning
- Personal & Professional Development
- Team Leadership
- Work Experience
- Social Studies
- Nutrition
Additional
FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
People Moving and Handling
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Qualifications Obtained
6M2218 QQI Level 6 Social and Vocational Integration
People Moving and Handling
FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
Further Information
Find out about Entry Requirements.
For more information on this course, please contact the college office info@monaghaninstitute.ie
CS06 - Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Applied Social Studies
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and or take responsibility for the work of others in providing a range of services in a social and vocational rehabilitation context and or to progress to higher education and training.
CS06 - Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Applied Social Studies
QQI Exam Fee | € 50.00 |
Administration Fee | € 50.00 |
Capitation Fee | €100.00 |
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Additional courses:
First Aid Responder, and Handling and Lifting course fees of €240 are also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.
CS06 - Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Applied Social Studies
Career Prospects
Advanced Applied Social Studies graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Social Work │ Youth and Community Work │Social Planning│ Advice Work │ Counselling │Education & Welfare Officer │International Relations │ Special Needs Assistants │ Social Care workers with REHAB services │Women’s Aid │Respite Services │Residential Care | Family Support Worker.
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College | Course Area | Level |
---|---|---|
ATU Donegal | Health & Social Care (Direct Entry to second year/ Year 2 and 3 in Monaghan Institute) | 7 |
UCC | Social Science (Youth & Community Work) | 8 |
ATU Sligo | Social Care Practice | 8 |
TUS Midlands Midwest | Applied Social Studies in Social Care | 7 |
UCC | Criminology | 8 |
SETU Carlow | Applied Social Studies in Social Care | 7 |
SETU Carlow | Psychology | 7 |
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
Praxis Care │Rehab Care | Foroige | Women’s Aid | Merchants Quay