FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support

Course Aim:

To provide the learner with an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to care for clients and their families in a variety of community settings.

Course objectives:

On completion of the course, Learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and an ability to respect people as individuals.
• Understand the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the individual for whom they provide care.
• Demonstrate the ability to carry out personal care for individuals while promoting independence in a supportive environment, and good healthy habits.
• Exhibit an ability and an attitude to be a flexible care team member who is responsive to both instruction and delegation.

Course Content:

• Care Skills
• Care Support
• Care of the Older Person
• Communications
• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work
• Occupational First Aid

Course duration:

 24 days (5 days per week over 5 weeks or mondays over 24 weeks) 

Next Course starting on the 1st March 2010

Cost:

1,200 euro per person

Work experience

In order to complete their certifcation learners must complete 1 weeks relevant work experience and maintain a learner record of that experience.