Course Description

Care of the Older Person (QQI Level 5)

The Open College

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

demonstrate good work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for older people
understand the concept of the ageing process
be able to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings
enhance the quality of life of the older person.

Topics covered include:

Unit 1: Ageing Process
Unit 2: Working with the Older Person
Unit 3: Caring for the Older Person with Specific Needs
Unit 4: Care Settings.

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Course Code	5N2706
College Name	The Open College
Course Category	Care Assistance, Health Care
Course Type	Distance Learning
Course Qualification	Level 5 Certificate
Course Location	Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland
Location Postcode	Dublin 18
Course Fee	314.00
Course Duration	8 weeks
Course Times	This Care of the Older Person QQI Level 5 – 5N2706 course is completed through Distance Learning Course and there are no lectures to attend. Students can complete this course within 8 weeks which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.
Awarding Body	QQI
Title of Awarding	QQI Level 5 component in Care of the Older Person (5N2706)
Entry Requirements	Leaving certificate, Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Healthcare) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry. Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites. Students must be working or on work experience in the Healthcare Sector (6-8 hours per or 30 hours in total) throughout their course as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience. English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information. Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment. As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
Career Path	Students who successfully complete this module may use this Level 5 credit towards the QQI Healthcare Support Level 5 Major Award – 5M4339.