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College of Progressive Education:
The College of Progressive Education, formerly the School of Practical Child Care, and the School of Health and Social Care, Ireland, has grown continuously in size and stature since it was founded in 1986. It is by far the largest private childcare college in Ireland and, more importantly, within the profession it is undoubtedly the most highly regarded. 

Accreditation:
In August 2003 the College was accredited by FETAC (the Further Education and Training Awards Council in Ireland), allowing the College the opportunity to provide a wide range of internationally recognised FETAC courses. The FETAC awards form part of the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. The College offers FETAC courses at Level 5 and 6 in the framework (Certificate and Advanced Certificate).

International Learners:
The College of Progressive Education encourages international learners to come and study with us in the classroom, via correspondence or through the Internet. In the past learners have come from Hong Kong, Japan, USA, UK, Malaysia, Switzerland, Spain, France, Netherlands, Russia, Slovakia, Mexico, Finland and Canada.

Courses:
- Providing Home Care
Qualification: Record of Achievement (Modular Certificate) in Providing Home Care FETAC Level 5, Certificate in Providing Home Care (The College of Progressive Education). Career Options: Health Care Assistant in a variety of elderly/adult care settings (e.g. community care, day-care centres, hospitals), respite worker, home carer or personal carer.

- Introduction to Caring
Qualification: Certificate in Introduction to Caring (The College of Progressive Education). Career Options: Health Care Assistant working with elderly or disabled people.

- Caring for the Child and the Adult with a Disability
Qualification: Certificate in Caring for the Child and Adult with a Disability (The College of Progressive Education). Career Options: Health Care Assistant working with children or adults with special needs.

- Introduction to Nursing
Qualification: Record of Achievement (Modular Certificate) in Introduction to Nursing, FETAC Level 5. Career Options: Health Care Assistant, anyone planning to pursue nursing as a career.

- Care of the Older Person
Qualification: Record of Achievement (Modular Certificate) in Care of the Older Person, FETAC Level 5,Certificate in Care of the Older Person (The College of Progressive Education). Career Options: Health Care Assistant in a variety of elderly/adult care settings (e.g. nursing homes, day-care centres, hospitals), respite worker, home carer or personal carer.

- Caring for People with Disabilities
Qualification: Record of Achievement (Modular Certificate) in Caring for People with Disabilities, FETAC Level 5,Certificate in Caring for People with Disabilities (The College of Progressive Education). Career Options: Health Care Assistant working with children or adults with special needs.

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