Palliative Care - Online Course
Learners who complete this level 5 Palliative Care course will obtain knowledge and understanding relating to the care of people with life-limiting conditions.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
The course runs for 8 weeks, with one 3-hour session per week, accumulating to 24 hours in total. As this is a QQI accredited course, learners must attend 80% of these hours in order to receive their QQI certificate.
Entry Requirements
Learners must have completed their Leaving certificate, a Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Special Needs/Childcare/Healthcare) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please contact our office to discuss more about this.
English Language Proficiency: Learners entering programmes leading to Level 5 awards are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information.
Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, stable broadband connection, email, Microsoft Office or Google Documents, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment.
As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
Eligibility
Further information
Start Date: New Dates Coming Soon - Please see Course Web page for details.
Online
Learners who complete this level 5 Palliative Care course will obtain knowledge and understanding relating to the care of people with life-limiting conditions.
Palliative care is an approach to care focusing on promoting comfort through relieving pain and other symptoms. The aim of palliative care is to enhance the quality of life of those living with life-limiting progressive conditions and their families.
This course can enhance skills and employment opportunities for those working in the area of care support. Other learners who choose to do this course may include those who are close to a person receiving palliative care.
On completion of this course, learners will be issued with a QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Palliative Care. This course is worth 15 credits and can also be used as credit value towards a variety of QQI Major Awards.
This programme module endeavours to provide the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to enable them to care for and address the needs of a person and their family after the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, in a dignified, inclusive and holistic manner.
Work Experience:
Work experience is not a mandatory requirement to pass this programme.
It is an online learning programme, conducted via ZOOM.
Palliative Care
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