Application deadline: Due to demand, application date extended to September 13th for Informal Interviews on September 16th, 2019. This course is designed for people who want to attain the standards of proficiency for social care workers as defined by CORU. The learner…
The BA in Applied Management (Human Services) is a QQI accredited (Level 7) 3-year degree programme created by, and for people working in the human services and non-profit sector. It provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to manage for the good…
The Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) is a one-year professional development programme created for people working in the human services, community and non-profit sector. It will: Develop your understanding of the specific management skills required to deliver quality services in…
The Certificate in Autism, Wellbeing and Positive Behaviour Support is an accredited programme that focuses on how to effectively support staff who work with individuals on the autistic spectrum to: Lead the life they want to live, Support and reaffirm…
This professionally accredited course will improve your communication and people skills. It will help you understand communication and what makes a good communicator. During the six week course you will: Acquire the knowledge and communication skills required to work effectively…
This accredited Level 6 course, Certificate in Empowerment and Advocacy, equips the student with the knowledge, skills and competencies to support people with disabilities in empowering themselves on a day-to-day basis, thus facilitating self-defined visions of a desirable future. This…
Understanding employment law is an absolute necessity for first line managers because they are becoming increasingly involved in employment contracts and disciplinary/grievance procedures. This accredited, six-week course examines employment law as a management issue for the human services and non-profit…
The Exploring Disability course is a professionally accredited programme that will introduce you to the theories and models that have: Shaped our understanding and awareness of what life is like for people with disability Influenced how disability services have developed…
This accredited Level 6 course will help you develop and implement an individual training plan for a person with disability using the Systematic Instruction teaching strategy. During the 10-week course you will work in partnership with a service user to…
This accredited Level 6 course examines how a person centred plan is implemented, facilitated and evaluated. It explores the organisational structures and changes required to support a person centred service that is focused on individualised supports and care. The eight-week…
Earning the Certificate in Intellectual Disability Practice will ensure you satisfy the requirement for a Level 5 qualification which organisations are increasingly demanding from people who want to work as health care assistants or direct support workers. This course is…
The six-week course takes contemporary key management skills in human service management and analyses them in terms of their practical usefulness to managing in the human services and non-profit sector. The certificate will increase your ability to lead, motivate and…
The Certificate in Management of a Positive Behaviour Culture is an accredited programme that focuses on how to utilise and effectively manage Positive Behaviour Support in a way that will allow your team to: Manage behaviours that challenge that may limit…
This 6-week course encourages the student to reflect on the importance of getting regulation and inspection right within their role and the impact both have on the organisation, staff and service users. Who Is This Regulation and Inspection Course For?…
The six-week course takes contemporary best practices in service quality and safeguarding and supports you to manage these areas in the human services and non-profit sector. This accredited, professional course is also the second module of our 2-module Fast Track Management…
This course is intended for people who will be working as advocates for patients wishing to make complaints about the service they or a family member has received from state-funded health or social services. Those participating in the course may…
This course provides learners with the opportunity to explore the critical topic of quality and risk within services for people with disabilities. The course explores an externally imposed quality system in the form of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).…
This Certificate in Supported Employment Level 7 course is a professional qualification targeted specifically at the needs of people working as job coaches and employment facilitators. It will provide: A detailed understanding of the social and legislative context in which…
This accredited Special Purpose Level 7 course, Certificate in Supporting and Working with Families, equips the student a thorough understanding of family-centred ways of working so that the person being supported can achieve the universal good things of life. Families…
This programme of study on becoming a better coach and mentor has been developed for the experienced manager who currently holds a senior post within the organisation or aspires to hold such a post in the future. This manager is interested…
The Certificate in Training and Development twelve week programme provides participants with the tools to identify training needs and design, plan, deliver and evaluate quality and engaging training. The course is aimed at qualified practitioners who wish to pursue a career…
The Higher Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) is a one-year professional development programme created for people working in the human services, community and non-profit sector. It will: Explore leadership as a sector-specific management issue Examine how the organisational structures and operating principles characteristic of…
Application deadline: Due to demand, application date extended to September 13th for Informal Interviews on September 16th, 2019. The Honours BA in Contemporary Disability Studies provides qualified Social Care Workers and other professionals with the knowledge and skills to make…
OTC Short Course Autumn Schedule 2019 » Professional Courses » Accredited » Innovative online supports » Award winning adult learning college Apply Now! Using Lamh in a Total Communication Approach Commencing Sept 2019. This programme leads to 2 QQI Award…
Are you interested in working in intellectual disability services while you study for a social care degree? St. Michael’s House and the Open Training College has developed an innovative scheme that allows people to work for the organisation and study…
Supervision for PICs aims to equip PIC’s with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies in order to provide effective supervision and support to frontline staff members working in residential units. The content is in accordance with the formal policy and…
Learn new approaches in relation to creating, designing and progressing individualised services in Ireland today. This course provides new material based on international best practice and quality which influence how services are delivered within the wider non-profit/human services setting. This…