10wk Care Skills course
Certification
QQI Level 5 minor award 5N2770Starts
17/09/2025Places
24Fees
€260Application closes as course reaches it application quota.
Wednesdays 18.30 – 21.00 & 1 Saturday, 09.30 - 14.00hrs
Tuition will focus on the provision of care with emphasis on meeting individual client care needs. These include the medical, sanitary, nutritional, mobility, sensory and cognitive stimulation of clients in care. Students will be assessed on their practical and theoretical skills.
COURSE CONTENT
5N2770
Topics for discussion include as follows:
- Care protocols – Develop an understanding of the client’s physical, intellectual, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs.
- Equipment – Assist the client with the use of various sensory and mobility equipment.
- Terminology – Familiarise students with the vocabulary pertaining to client care pathways and treatments.
- Health and Safety procedures – Provide a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for clients.
Assessment will consist of the following:
- Written assignment – 40%
- Skills Demonstration – 60%
FEATURES OF THE COURSE
- Tuition provided by experienced teacher/healthcare practitioner
- Demonstrations in care provision, including maintaining client hygiene, lifting, washing, dressing and feeding
- Demonstrations in specialist equipment, i.e., hospital bed, cleaning equipment and toileting
- Small class size to facilitate small group tuition
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
There are no minimum mandatory qualifications required in order to gain entry to the 10wk Care Skills course.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS MODULE DOES NOT PROVIDE WORK EXPERIENCE NOR DOES IT QUALIFY YOU TO WORK IN A HEALTHCARE CENTRE UNLESS YOU ALSO HAVE THE HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT OR NURSING STUDIES QQI LEVEL 5 AWARD.
APPLICATION:
Please apply using this Link
Information correct at time of printing (13/02/25). The college reserves the right to make changes to course details.