Care Skills
The aim of this course is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment and is aimed at those who wish to learn more about this.
| 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
10 Weeks Tuesday & Thursday 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 15/09/2026
End Date 19/11/2026
The course will help you examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a range of groups of people, taking into account individual variation, identify the hygiene needs of dependent clients and discuss the prevention of pressure sores and demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for the cleaning and replacement of a range of patient equipment.
You will learn how to contribute to the maintenance of safe and hygienic environments for clients to include the safe disposal of soiled linen and how to assist clients with dressing, grooming, eating, drinking, toileting, continence promotion, mobility and where appropriate, social needs, as well as learning how to apply client safety and security procedures to include appropriate on site client care procedures for washing, bathing, showering, positioning, moving and handling.
The course will also train learners how to give assistance to clients in the use of a range of care equipment to include sensory equipment, aids to encourage independence and mechanical aids including mobility aids, feeding aids, washing aids, elimination aids and hoists.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the learner will be able to:
Identify relevant groups of people in need of health care and examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a range of groups of people, taking into account individual variation
Identify the hygiene needs of dependent clients and discuss the prevention of pressure sores
Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for the cleaning and replacement of a range of patient equipment
Adapt levels of assistance to the needs of particular clients
Demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills when dealing with clients to include empathy, respect, patience and effective communication skills
Exercise initiative to improve client involvement in social events, outings and occupational therapy and physiotherapy
Contribute to the maintenance of safe and hygienic environments for clients to include the safe disposal of soiled linen
Assist clients with dressing, grooming, eating, drinking, toileting, continence promotion, mobility and where appropriate, social needs
Apply client safety and security procedures to include appropriate on site client care procedures for washing, bathing, showering, positioning, moving and handling
Give assistance that enhances the privacy, dignity, independence and positive self image of clients in care
Give assistance to clients in the use of a range of care equipment to include sensory equipment, aids to encourage independence and mechanical aids including mobility aids, feeding aids, washing aids, elimination aids and hoists
Report changes in the client's condition to the relevant Supervisor
Complete client documentation where appropriate.
Identify the groups of people in need of care and determine the individual needs of each client using an holistic approach while safeguarding their rights.
Describe the levels of assistance required to assist clients with activities of daily living and assess the hygiene needs of a client.
Use and maintain a range of client aids and equipment in a secure environment to maintain client safety.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication to promote the social inclusion of all clients in both verbal and written forms.
Care Skills (5N2770)
Care Skills (5N2770)
Evening Course Recruitment
Phone: 01 4275400
Email: taevening@ddletb.ie