Course Description
QQI Level 5 Care of the Elderly Module Online
QQI Level 5 Care of the Elderly Module Online is a course run by Chevron College, Wexford. It is a Distance Learning course with a duration of 2 Months. QQI Level 5 Care of the Elderly Module Online gives a Course Qualification of Award / Certificate, awarded by QQI. For more information about QQI Level 5 Care of the Elderly Module Online at Chevron College, please review the details below.
Course Objectives
- Understand and demonstrate good work practices in the provision of care for older people
- Understand the concept of the ageing process
- Satisfy the needs of older people in a variety of care settings
- Enhance the quality of life for the older person
Assessment Structure
Students will be assessed on both the theoretical and practical elements of the course through:
- Project Work
- Skills Demonstration
Course Syllabus
- The physiological and psychological process of ageing
- Social attitudes to ageing people
- Impact of the ageing process on the older person
- Promotion of positive attitudes to the ageing process
- Identify care settings and services available for older people
- Current provision of care settings and support services for older people
- The role of the health care assistant when working with an older person
- Identify physical, emotional and social needs of the older person
- Caring for older people with specific needs
- Effective communication with the older person
- Promotion of advocacy, empowerment, independence, dignity and respect of the older person.
- The role of the family/carer
- Personal effectiveness in the workplace
The QQI Level 5 Care of the Elderly Module Online course at Chevron College is listed in Courses.ie's national courses finder.
| Training Provider | Chevron College |
| Course Location | |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI level 5 minor award - 5N2706 |
| Course Duration | 2 Months |
| Course Time | You can complete this course within 2 months and can commence the course at any time of the year. If you need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course, you can request your extension with your tutor. |
| Course Fee | 295 |
| Entry Requirements | No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this course, however you will be expected to have a minimum of Level 4 Certificate standard of education or equivalent together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care. It is essential that you have competence in written and spoken English, along with computer literacy skills. |
| Carear Path | After successfully completing the QQI Level 5 Healthcare course, you will be qualified to work as a healthcare assistant, carer and care worker in an HSE registered healthcare setting. You will also be qualified to progress to further education. |
| Phone | 01 6855 300 |
| Course Code | 5N2706 |
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