Course Overview
Award(s)
QQI LEVEL 5 MINOR AWARD IN CARE SKILLS 5N2770
Course Code:
CC026| TUES 18.45 – 21.45
Fees:
€240
This course is ideal for those looking to gain the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients while providing and maintaining a hygienic and safe environment.
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Programme Description
Further Information
- Identify relevant groups in need of health care
- Examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a range of groups of people, taking into account individual variation
- Identify hygiene needs and discuss prevention of pressure sores
- Demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills when dealing with clients to include empathy, respect, patience and effective communication
- Give assistance to clients across a broad range, including day to day needs (dressing, grooming, eating, mobility etc.), assistance with care equipment while also enhancing the privacy, dignity, independence and positive self-image of clients in care
- Completing client documentation and reporting changes in the client’s condition where appropriate
This is a mandatory component for the QQI LEVEL 5 Healthcare Support Award 5M4339 complete assessment
A safe level of written and spoken English is required – see note English Assessment on pg 11