QQI Level 5 Care Skills

Course Code: 5N2770
Course Delivery:
This course is delivered fully online, own pace and can be started anytime.
Qualifications:
QQI Level 5 Care Skills Component Certificate
Module is part of the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support 5M4339
Course Unit |
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CODE | MODULE | LEVEL |
5N2770 | Care Skills | 5 |
Course Fee Information:
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment.
Online Module Payment is €235
€235.00
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
- Identify relevant groups of people in need of health care
- Examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a range of groups of people, taking into account individual variation
- Identify the hygiene needs of dependent clients
- Discuss the prevention of pressure sores
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for the cleaning and replacement of a range of patient equipment 2
- Adapt levels of assistance to the needs of particular clients
- Demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills when dealing with clients to include empathy, respect, patience and effective communication skills
- Exercise initiative to improve client involvement in social events, outings and occupational therapy and physiotherapy
- Contribute to the maintenance of safe and hygienic environments for clients to include the safe disposal of soiled linen
- Assist clients with dressing, grooming, eating, drinking, toileting, continence promotion, mobility and where appropriate, social needs
- Apply client safety and security procedures to include appropriate on site client care procedures for washing, bathing, showering, positioning, moving and handling
- Give assistance that enhances the privacy, dignity, independence and positive self image of clients in care
- Give assistance to clients in the use of a range of care equipment to include sensory equipment, aids to encourage independence and mechanical aids including mobility aids, feeding aids, washing aids, elimination aids and hoists
- Report changes in the client's condition to the relevant Supervisor
- Complete client documentation where appropriate.
Assessment / Examinations:
Assignment 40%
Skills Demonstration 60%
Location & date:
Location | Start | Delivery | Access |
Online | Anytime | Own Pace | 12 Months to Complete |