Course description
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (8 QQI Level 5 Component Certificates)
Course Units
- CODE MODULE
- 5N2770 Care Skills Level 5
- 5N0758 Care Support Level 5
- 5N1794 Health and Safety at Work Level 5
- 5N0690 Communications Level 5
- 5N1356 Work Experience Level 5
- 5N0749 Anatomy & Physiology Level 5
- 5N1279 Human Growth and evelopment Level 5
- 5N4325 Nursing Theory and Practice Level 5
Course Delivery
This course is delivered fully online, own pace and can be started anytime.
Course Fee Information
Pay In Full €895
Pay In Installments – €1000
(€250 deposit & 3 monthly instalments paid consecutively of €250)
Contact Progressive College to take all modules or sit individual single modules.
Learning Outcomes
- Providing an understanding of the needs of the person in their care in relation to the maintenance of their dignity, respect, self-esteem, and choice.
- Demonstrating knowledge of a range of theories, practice, guidelines and legal requirements pertaining to Healthcare Support practice.
- Evaluating and using the information to plan, develop and implement appropriate Healthcare strategies in a variety of care settings whilst working under specific direction and supervision within a support capacity
- Applying knowledge and skills within a range of varied and specific healthcare contexts in accordance with accepted guidelines and practice and legal requirements.
- Demonstrating a broad range of practice, research, interpersonal and caring skills in providing Health Care Support to a wide range of client groups in a range of health care settings.
Entry Requirements
A minimum Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard of education or equivalent education or experience. Proficiency in English language.
Continuous Assessment
Learners must complete 240 hours’ work experience in a suitable healthcare setting which might be a nursing home, hospital or day care centre. Students may need to complete a patient moving and handling course and basic first aid responder course prior to starting their work placement.
Location & Date
Location: Online
Start: Anytime
Delivery: Own Pace
Access: 12 Months to Complete
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