| Course Name |
Activities of Living Patient Care |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
CC029 5N3707 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| 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 |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Enrolment Procedure
You may choose the following options when enrolling for a programme:
All programmes at all campi commence week beginning Monday 25 September 2017.
1 Online (Preferred Method) Register online for the programme of your choice b...
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You may choose the following options when enrolling for a programme:
All programmes at all campi commence week beginning Monday 25 September 2017.
1 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
2 Enrolment at LCFE Mulgrave Street Enrolment for Adult Education Evening Programmes for January 2017 will take place at the College as follows:
Enrolment - September 2017 Mon 21st August - Wed 20th September 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 29th August 5pm - 7pm
Wednesday 6th September 5pm 8.30pm
Tuesday 12th September 5pm - 7pm
3. Enrolment at LCFE Cappamo re Enrolment for Adult Education Day and Evening Programmes for September 2017 will take place at the College as follows:
Enrolment - September 2017
Mon 21st August Wed 20th September 9.30am - 1.30pm
Tuesday 12th September 5pm - 7pm
NOTE: For convenience it is possible to register for all of our programmes that are available at both campi at either Mulgrave Street or Cappamore.
4 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 (LCET B). 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 2018. Enrolment for Adult Evening Programmes for January 2018 will take place at the College as follows:
Enrolment January 2018:
Wed 3rd - Thursday 18th January, 10am - 3pm
Wed 10th January, 5pm - 7pm
Existing Programmes will recommence on Monday 8th January 2018 and new programmes will commence on Monday 22nd January 2018.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
12 weeks. Wednesday 7.00pm - 9.30pm. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+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 Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).
For Security R...
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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 Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).
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. Any fees paid by cash are refunded by cheque and will require some time to process.
Viable Programmes
All other programmes must remain viable and be self-financing; therefore, NO REFUND S, 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.
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| Financial Support |
20% discount on tuition fees for individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment
20% discount on tuition fees for all full-time LCFE learners
20% discount on tuition fees for all senior citizens |
| Comment |
Accreditation:
QQI Level 5 Minor Award In Activities Of Living Patient Care 5N3707 |
| Course Content |
Participant Profile
This programme is suitable for those interested in caring for patients and wish to gain competence in a range of care techniques including holistic care whilst being part of a healthcare team. The aim is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to provide holistic care for older people in a variety of care settings working under the direction and supervision of nursing and or midwifery staff. |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Programme Description
Work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for clients to include knowledge of the factors influencing the activities of living patient care
Analyse the activities of living to include the five main ...
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Work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for clients to include knowledge of the factors influencing the activities of living patient care
Analyse the activities of living to include the five main concepts of the model of living and the role of a healthcare assistant in utilising the activities of living
Summarise the principles of maintaining a safe and hygienic environment to include knowledge of infection, accident , fi re and problems with sensory deprivation.
Implement a range of tasks carried out when caring for a patient in a safe environment to include effective communication skills
Employ the skills of a healthcare assistant in providing care for patients to include an awareness of the importance of nutrition, elimination, fluid balance, weight reporting and correct technique for catheter bag use
Practice skills involved in pressure area care, personal hygiene, foot care, patient temperature, mobilization and urinalysis
Demonstrate competence in a range of care techniques to include observations, manual and electronic counting, recording and reporting of pulse rate, breathing habit and blood pressure
Work independently and as part of a healthcare team to respond appropriately to the needs of a client in a care setting.
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| Further Enquiries |
MAIN CAMPUS
Mulgrave Street, Limerick
Telephone 061 414 344
CAPPAMORE CAMPUS
Cappamore, Co.Limerick
Telephone 061 381 272
www.lcfe.ie Email adulted@lcfe.ie |
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