| Course Name |
Care of the Older Person |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Course Code |
5N2706 |
| Course Type |
Palliative Care and End of Life |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
Minor |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Course Content |
This programme is designed to equip
learners with the knowledge and skills to
provide care for the older person in a variety
of settings.
The ageing process
• Working with the older person
• Caring for the older person with specific
needs and care settings
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| Learning Outcomes |
• The Ageing Process
• Working with the Older Person
• Caring for the Older Person with Specific Needs and Care Settings |
| Methods of Assessment |
Contact with an Older Person would be a requirement as assessment is based on a Project (40%) and a Skills Demonstration (60%). |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Register Online, or enrolment at college.
Individuals can also register through post by returning a completed application form and payment by cheque, bank draft or postal order. Please make payable to: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Boa...
Hide-Register Online, or enrolment at college.
Individuals can also register through post by returning a completed application form and payment by cheque, bank draft or postal order. Please make payable to: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB for short) FOR SECURITY REASONS, WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH.
Return application form(s) to:
Evening Programmes
Limerick College of Further Education
Mulgrave Street
Limerick
€240
Application forms cannot be processed nor places reserved without the full payment of tuition fees.
Cheques, bank drafts or postal orders should be made payable to City of Limerick VEC. For Security Reasons We Cannot Accept Cash.
Refund Policy
Programme Cancellation
For a programme to commence it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached the programme will be cancelled. Participants will be notified and a full fee refund will be processed automatically.
Viable Programmes
All other programmes must remain viable and be self-financing; therefore, No Refunds, under any circumstances, are available once a programme commences. We regret we cannot entertain any other requests for refunds. Once a programme commences participants cannot defer their place on that programme to another term. It is the responsibility of the participants to inform themselves of the programme commencement date, content, programme duration, etc.
20% discount on tuition fees for individuals in receipt of job seekers allowance/benefit, disability allowance, invalidity allowance or lone parents allowance.
20% discount on tuition fees for all full time LCFE learners.
20% discount on tuition fees for all Senior Citizens.
Note: Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees
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| Target Audience |
Participants Profile
This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to provide care for the older person in a variety of settings.
Note:
Garda Vetting can also be facilitated by the College. Occupational First Aid Training can be arranged based on adequate demand.
Patient/ Manual Handling can be arranged based on adequate demand.
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| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+12 weeks. Monday 7.00pm - 9.30pm.
Accreditation:
QQI/ FETAC Level 5 Care Of The Older Person 5N2706
Assignment/ Project Submission
Coursework will not be returned to learners once submitted for assessment. Learners are therefore advised to r...
Hide-12 weeks. Monday 7.00pm - 9.30pm.
Accreditation:
QQI/ FETAC Level 5 Care Of The Older Person 5N2706
Assignment/ Project Submission
Coursework will not be returned to learners once submitted for assessment. Learners are therefore advised to retain a hard copy of all coursework submitted. This is necessary both for the learner’s own future reference and in the event of the tutor requesting a copy of the coursework, for whatever reason.
Electronic back-up copies should also be retained. All hard copy materials will be disposed of by 30th September of every academic year.
Course Cancellation:
For a course to commence it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled. Participants will be notified and a full fee refund will be processed automatically.
Viable Courses:
All other courses must remain viable and be self-financing; therefore, NO REFUNDS, under any circumstances, are available once a course commences. We regret we cannot entertain any other requests for refunds. Once a course commences participants cannot defer their place on that course to another term. It is the responsibility of the participants to inform themselves of the course content, course duration etc.
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| Further Enquiries |
Expand+P: +353 61 414 344
F: +353 61 414 186
E: adulted@lcfe.ie
Enrolment Procedure
You may choose the following options when enrolling for a programme:
Programmes commence week beginning Monday 21st September 2015.
Online (Preferred Method)
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Hide-P: +353 61 414 344
F: +353 61 414 186
E: adulted@lcfe.ie
Enrolment Procedure
You may choose the following options when enrolling for a programme:
Programmes commence week beginning Monday 21st September 2015.
Online (Preferred Method)
Register online for the programme of your choice by logging onto our website and following the simple step by step registration process: www.lcfe.ie
Enrolment at LCFE, Mulgrave Street
Enrolment for Adult Education Evening Programmes for September 2015 will take place at the College as follows:
Enrolment at LCFE Cappamore
Enrolment for Adult Education Evening Programmes for September 2015 will take place at LCFE, Mulgrave Street - details above.
By Post
One may register by post by returning a completed application form and payment by cheque, bank draft or postal order. Please make payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB). FOR SECURITY REASONS, WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH.
Return application form(s) to: Evening Programmes, Limerick College of Further Education, Mulgrave Street, Limerick
January Enrolment
All programmes up to 14 weeks in duration will also run in January 2016. Enrolment for Adult Evening Programmes for January 2016 will take place at the College as follows:
Enrolment – January 2016 Monday 4th – Thursday 14th January 10.00am – 3.00pm Thursday 7th January
5.00pm – 7.00pm
Existing prog
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