Course Overview
This course is delivered by our sister college Progressive College intended for those already employed or seeking work as senior care assistants with supervisory responsibilities in a hospital, nursing home, day care centre or in home care.
Qualifications
CODE | MODULE | LEVEL |
6N1942 | CONFLICT MANAGEMENT | 6 |
6N1944 | SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT | 6 |
6N1945 | CUSTOMER SERVICE | 6 |
6N1973 | PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 6 |
6N1957 | DISABILITY AWARENESS | 6 |
6N2023 | PERSON CENTRED PLANNING | 6 |
6N1946 | HEALTH PROMOTION | 6 |
6N1950 | GERONTOLOGY | 6 |
Entry Requirements
Learners must have already achieved the QQI Level 5 award in Healthcare Support 5M4339, Nursing Studies 5M4349, Health Service Skills 5M3782 or equivalent.
Work Experience Requirements
Learners must complete 120 hours’ work experience in a suitable healthcare setting which might be a nursing home, hospital or day care centre. If already employed in a healthcare setting the work experience tasks may be carried out in that environment. Students may need to complete a patient moving and handling course and basic first aid responder course prior to starting their work placement.