Content
- Introduction & Course Objectives
- Unit 1: The Ageing Process
- Unit 2 : Working with the Older Person
- Unit 3 : Caring with Older People with Special Needs
- Unit 4: Care Settings
- Assessments – Practical and Written Assignments
- Q&A
- Conclude & Follow Up Process
On completion of this course learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate good work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for older people
- Understand the concepts of the ageing process
- Be able to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings
- Enhance the quality of life of the older person
Product Description
This QQI level 5 minor award Care of the Older Person course is designed to meet the needs of people working or planning to work in a care setting. The aim of this course is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to provide care for older people in a variety of settings.
On completion of this course learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate good work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for older people
- Understand the concepts of the ageing process
- Be able to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings
- Enhance the quality of life of the older person
**Students must be working/ or on work experience in the Healthcare Sector/ or have experience of working with older people as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience.**
Awarding Body: QQI
National Framework of Qualifications Level: N/a
Certification: QQI Level 5 minor award in Care of the Older person
Renewal: N/a
Entry Requirements:
Minimum age- 18 years old
Minimum English requirements: Leaners must be able to understand and convey the concepts contained in the programme content.
Ideally attendees should have a Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
Assessment Details: Attendees will be required to complete a combination of skill demonstrations and written
assignments to successfully complete QQI Level 5 training.
Skills demonstrations will be completed as part of the 4-day course, assessments to be completed in
the attendees’ own time and submitted within two weeks of course completion.
Cost Per Person:
The fee is inclusive of all training courseware materials, certificate of completion and 3 months after training support.
Progression Opportunities: Please see related courses
Protection for Enrolled Students: N/A
Should a course not proceed, any payment received will be refunded within 48 hours
