On 08/06/2023, the QQI Programmes and Awards Executive Committee (PAEC), considered the Centre's request to approve the QA procedures of Northridge House Education and Research Centre at St Lukes Cork. The Centre is pleased to share that PAEC has accepted the recommendation of the expert panel to approve the Centre's QA procedure. Full credit to the QA team and Sub- Committees to achieve this vital reengagement process as a QQI Provider

We are delighted to announce details of our QQI Level 5 & 6 Courses for 2021. We have a range of Healthcare and Management courses coming up. Click Here for details

Delighted to announce that we are back and open for business. We continue to deliver training on-line and can tailor it to centres specific needs. Due to government guidelines, face to face training has seen a reduction in class size numbers due to the 2 meter social distancing rules. Pre-booking is required on all courses and early booking is advised as numbers are limited. Please contact the centre for further information on 021 4536551 or email claire.coakley@stlukeshome.ie

Due to the COVID-19 crisis the centre remains closed. However we are now delighted to announce that we are offering a suite of online training. CLICK HERE to see what's coming up. Courses can be tailored to meet specific needs of centres. Please give us a call or drop us an email to discuss this further on 021 4536551 or info@northridgehouse.ie.

Cork charity, Ag Eisteacht, is running brief intervention training in Cork for frontline staff working in health, social care and community roles. The ABLE training model develops practitioners’ ability to build relationships and to manage boundaries. The three-day course takes place in Cork on February 25th and March 10th & 11th at Northridge House, Castle Road, Blackrock, Cork, T12 H970. The four step, practical ABLE model underpinning the training, allows participants to Adopt a relational approach, Build rapport and manage boundaries of time, Listen actively and reflectively, Empower clients and end the intervention appropriately. ABLE training is approved for CPD [...]

Looking for a new Career? Training as a Healthcare Assistant/Support worker offers a new direction. Start with the essential Care of the Older Person, a QQI Level 5 course run over 10 Tuesday evenings at Northridge House, commencing 21st January: Course includes additional certificates in Safeguarding and End of Life Care : Contact Claire 0214536551

The aim of the professional course is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skills and competence to work as an effective leader and member of a team, independently and/or in a supervisory capacity. Quotes from the last course.... " Transformed my working life in a few weeks" " Realized what I had the potential to do" Duration: 5 Days (Thursdays) Dates: 23rd, 30th January, 6th, 13th, 27th February 2020 Contact Claire 021.4536551 for further details