Course Description
QQI Level 5 Care Support Module Online
Chevron College
Course Objectives
- Understand the responsibilities and entitlements of the care worker
- Promote good practice in the care setting
- Recognise the importance of working effectively within a team
- Acquire effective communication skills
Assessment Structure
- Learner Record (70%)
- Assignment (30%)
Entry Requirements
National Vocational Certificate Level 4 Or Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences
Course Syllabus
- Relating to the client
- Dependency and its effect on the client and the carer
- Client autonomy
- Privacy issues
- Strengths of an effective care worker
- Personal effectiveness in the care environment
- Working effectively in a team
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal and non verbal communication techniques
- Relating to relevant stakeholders e.g. family
- Structure and function of the Irish Health Care Service
- Primary, secondary and tertiary health care teams
- Reporting and record keeping skills
| Course Code | 5N0758 |
| 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 - 5N0758 |
| 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. |
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