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July 24, 2021 by admin All Courses, Health, Sport and Science Department, VTOS courses 0 comments

Care of the Older Person

Care of the Older Person

Care of the Older Person

Healthcare Support QQI Award (5M4339)

This course will equip students with the skills and knowledge to competently work with older clients in a professional and compassionate manner.

Course Content

Care Support (5N0758); Safety and Health at Work (5N1794); Care Skills (5N2770); Communications (5N0690); Work Experience (5N1356); Care of the Older Person (5N2706); Social Studies (5N1370); Challenging Behaviour (5N1706)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Healthcare Support (5M4339)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Complete the online application form and applicants will be contacted to come for an interview. Learners on this course will require Garda Vetting which the college will do with each student.

Career Opportunities

There are opportunities to go directly into employment.

Third Level Links/Progression

There are opportunities to progress to other relevant higher awards in Third Level such as General Nursing (DCU) and Applied Social Studies in Social Care (TU Dublin). For more information, click here

Course Charges

€350 or €300 (with valid Medical Card). Please note, course fees are subject to change.

This course is also open to VTOS applicants.

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