Care of the Older Person (FETAC Level 5)

Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €250.00
Course fee includes all documentation, lecturing, supervised exams, learner registration and FETAC certification fees. No other fees to pay.
FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Care of the Older Person (D20180).
The course includes 3 Full Day workshops supported by substantial course materials.
The next course will be run on January 10th, 17th, & 24th 2012.
Course Location: Leopardstown, Co. Dublin.

Who should complete this course?

Learners who wish to gain a FETAC credit in Care of the Older Person Level 5.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

demonstrate good work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for older people
understand the concept 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 receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read.

Topics covered include:

Unit 1 Ageing Process
Unit 2 Working with the Older Person
Unit 3 Caring for the Older Person with Specific Needs
Unit 4 Care Settings.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

Level 4 Certificate, or Leaving Cert, and/or equivalent qualifications, or relevant life and work experience.
If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
As this programme can be delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

Special Requirements:

Candidates should hold an Irish Heart Level 3 Heart Saver CPR Certificate or equivalent.

Assessment:

Skills Demonstration 60%
Project 40%.

Skills Demonstration:

In one or more skills demonstrations, candidates will be assessed in a broad range of practical skills. Candidates will be observed carrying out specific planned tasks/activities in the workplace, for example an organized event for the client group.

Candidates will be required to demonstrate the following skills:

organization and preparation of the tasks, paying
particular attention to meeting the needs of clients
ability to carry out the task
communication with the client and any other appropriate person throughout the tasks, including the demonstration of consultation with the client and displays of encouragement and empathy
use of appropriate safety and health practices.

Candidates will submit brief written documentation as part of the assessment, to include:

a record of how the tasks were planned and carried out
improvements the candidate could make to task.

Project:

The internal assessor will devise a project brief that requires candidates to demonstrate their understanding of older persons with specific needs.

Through the project, candidates will demonstrate:

understanding and application of concepts associated with caring for older people with specific needs
use of relevant research and sources of information
analyse, evaluation, draw conclusions and make recommendations.

Accreditation:

Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 5 component in Care of the Elderly (D20180).
The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications .

Additional Information

This course runs in association with The Open College.