Expand+Who should complete this course?

•Learners can progress to a career as a Home Carer or they can progress on to be a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in a Hospital, Nursing Home, Home Care, Community or day care.

•People looking to gain a QQI Level 5...

Hide-Who should complete this course?

•Learners can progress to a career as a Home Carer or they can progress on to be a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in a Hospital, Nursing Home, Home Care, Community or day care.

•People looking to gain a QQI Level 5 or Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

•Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

•Students must be competent in both written and spoken English.

•Students must be working or on work experience in the Healthcare Sector for a mimuim of 40 hours druing this course as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience.

•As part of the assessment criteria for this combined course students will need to carry out practical demonstrations, all candidates who enrol for this course must have the agreement from their supervisor/manager in the work place to oversee their practical work.

•As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

•If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.

•If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

Expand+This new QQI Level 5 Combined Healthcare Assistant Training Course is designed to meet the training needs of those commencing work in the Home Care Sector. This programme will suit learners seeking to secure a position as a home carer with one of Ire...

Hide-This new QQI Level 5 Combined Healthcare Assistant Training Course is designed to meet the training needs of those commencing work in the Home Care Sector. This programme will suit learners seeking to secure a position as a home carer with one of Ireland’s home care agencies.

The course aims to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the role of a Care Assistant and promote good practice among those working in the Care Industry. These two modules will also enable learners to progress to the required Healthcare Support Assistant Major Award – 5M4339.

Included in this specially combined course are two key QQI Healthcare components at levels 5:

1.QQI Care Skills (5N2770) – Level 5
2.QQI Care of the Older Person (5N2706) – Level 5.

Course documentation for this course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning accredited course means that students can study flexibly at home, or at work, while gaining an Internationally Recognised Qualifications.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manuals, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration.

General Aims:

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

•recognise the personal care needs of clients
•respond effectively to clients’ individual needs, with their involvement and use of choice
•acquire practical skills in the area of client personal care
•maintain a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for clients
•understand the concept of the ageing process
•be able to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings
•enhance the quality of life of the older person
•demonstrate good work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for older people.