Dorset College: Care of the Older Person

FETAC Level 5 Certificate (Component) in Care of the Older Person (12 February 2010, Galway)

This course is delivered in Atlantic College Galway by Dorset College

This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to provide care for older people in a variety of settings. Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to demonstrate good work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for older people and understand fully the concept of the ageing process. They will also be able to meet the needs of older people in a variety of care settings and enhance the quality of life of the older person, and themselves as carers.

Who is the course for?

• Carers working with older people
• Those who are planning a career in a health or social care environment and related areas and who are looking for a practical skills-based course
• Family members caring for elderly relatives in their own home

Principal Areas of Study

• The Ageing Process
• Working with the Older Person
• Caring for the Older Person with Specific needs
• Care Settings

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age is 19 years.
• Applicants must be capable of undertaking assessment work to Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard.

Work Experience

Learners must obtain a minimum of 20 hours work experience caring for an older person

Assessment

• Skills Demonstration
• Project

Award
Certificate (Component) in Care of the Older Person awarded by FETAC at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications

Format
Fridays, 9.30 a.m to 2.30p.m, 8 weeks

Fees: €550
10% discount available to those currently in receipt of a social welfare allowance
A Flexible Payment Option is available for some courses. Please enquire

For further information please contact:

Atlantic College Admissions Team
Tel: 1800 938 868
E: info@atlanticcollege.ie

Application forms available online at http://www.atlanticcollege.ie/apply