Course Description
QQI Level 5 Care Skills Module Online
Chevron College
Course Objectives
- Recognise the personal care needs of clients
- Respond effectively to client’s needs
- Acquire practical skills in the area of client personal care
- Maintain a safe, healthy and hygienic environments for clients
Assessment Structure
- Skills Demonstration (60%)
- Assignments (x2) (40%)
Entry Requirements
National Vocational Certificate Level 4 Or Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences
Course Syllabus
- The varying needs of a group of clients
- Client safety and security procedures
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Facilitating client independence and dignity
- Procedures for using, cleaning and replacing sensory equipment
- Appropriate bathing procedures
- Moving and handling techniques
- Assisting clients with daily activities e.g. eating, drinking etc
- Maintaining a hygienic care environment
- Completing client documentation
Course Code | 5N2770 |
College Name | Chevron College |
Course Category | Care Assistance, Health Care |
Course Type | Distance Learning |
Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
Course Location | Ireland |
Course Fee | 295 |
Course Duration | 2 Months |
Course Times | You can complete this course within 2 months and can commence the course at any time of the year. If you need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course, you can request your extension with your tutor. |
Awarding Body | QQI |
Title of Awarding | QQI level 5 minor award - 5N2770 |
Entry Requirements | No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this course, however you will be expected to have a minimum of Level 4 Certificate standard of education or equivalent together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care. It is essential that you have competence in written and spoken English, along with computer literacy skills. |
Career Path | After successfully completing the QQI Level 5 Healthcare course, you will be qualified to work as a healthcare assistant, carer and care worker in an HSE registered healthcare setting. You will also be qualified to progress to further education. |