Care of the Older Person
To equip learners with the knowledge and skills to provide care for older people in a variety of settings. Learners will be able to demonstrate good work practices in the provision of care for older people, understand the concept of the ageing process and explore ways to enhance the quality of life of the older person.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
7 Weeks Monday & Wednesday 6.30 - 9.30
Entry Requirements
Education: Applicants must have achieved a minimum of a QQI Level 4 Major Award or its equivalent.
Aptitude: Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, including verbal and written command of the English language. CERFL proficiency at B2 is required for access to this course for those whose first language is not English.
Previous Experience: No Previous Experience necessary however Applicants should, where possible, have some previous experience working in a care environment. This exposure will help to establish an applicants suitability for Healthcare as an occupation.
Further information
Start Date 14/09/2026
End Date 30/10/2026
Learners will be able to:
Identify a range of age related issues and discuss the social impact of ageing on older people and differing attitudes to ageing and older people.
Analyse the role of the health care assistant in promoting positive attitudes to ageing.
Identify a range of care settings for older people and the members of the healthcare team.
Examine the range of care settings for older people and the members of the healthcare team available in each care setting
Explore a range of older peoples needs and adapt care and practices to meet the needs of older people with cognitive and sensory impairment and physical disabilities.
Discuss the issues related to an older person with mental illness or dementia and of living with chronic illness
Summarise the role of the Health Care Assistant(HCA) providing care for older people.
Demonstrate effective communication with the older person, their family and the Multi Disciplinary Teams(MDT).
Recognise the individual needs of the dying older person and their families.
Demonstrate duties in a way that is respectful to the person's body after death.
Explore a range of specific services that are available for older people.
Promote a range of aspects of care for the older person.
Analyse current approaches towards developing quality in the provision of services for older people and their families to include standards and quality assurance.
Identify how health promotion issues can be promoted in care settings for older people and in the provision of therapeutic interventions to improve the quality of life of the older person.
This course will run from 18.30 - 21.30 two evenings per week in centre with the possibility of it being an extra evening but can be viewed online. Classes will be supported with online content on moodle so you will need access to a device and an internet connection to actively participate in the training programme.
Care of the Older Person (5N2706)
Care of the Older Person (5N2706)
Contact
Evening Training
Phone: 018167400
Email: blevening@ddletb.ie