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Person Centred Focus to Disability

Lifelong Learning
5N1728

This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to apply a person centred focus to their work with people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

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
Course Provider:
Location:
Derrane
Attendance Options:
Blended, Evening, Online or Distance, Part time, Weekend
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Course provider
Number of credits:
15 credit value

Duration

34 Hours of directed learning (evenings and Saturdays).

Entry Requirements

Entry Level:
- QQI Level 4 Certificate or equivalent qualification and /or relevant life and work experience.
- Competent in spoken and written English.

Careers / Further progression

Progression Route:
Learners who complete this module can progress towards the full QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support 5M4339.

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Further information

Contact Provider for next available start date.

Course Aim:
This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to apply a person centred focus to their work with people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

Course Content:
Theories and concepts that underpin a person centred focused to disability
Medical & Social Model of Service Delivery
Person Centred Focus and its impact on the individual
Challenges of Person Centred Focus

- Assignment on the understanding of theories and concepts that underpin a person centred focused to disability (40%)
- Learner Record based on your work with a person with a disability that demonstrates your awareness of A Person Centered Focus to Disability (60%)

5N1728 Person Centred Focus to Disability

Accreditation: QQI Level 5-Elective Module on the QQI Level 5 Major Award.

Course Delivery:
Directed Learning in a face-to-face setting
Directed learning via Virtual Classroom (blended Learning) on online Zoom Platform
Group Discussions/Interactions/Breakout Rooms
Work Experience/Simulated Work environment
Tutorials/One on one supported learning
Role Play
Self-Directed Learning
Problem-Based Learning

All training is delivered in a people-centered, friendly, and enjoyable learning environment to ensure each learner is given every opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and competence to excel in a caring role. Training is delivered by expert dedicated tutors with a background and in-depth knowledge and experience of the healthcare sector including competency with blended learning model of delivery.

RSG Centre, Derrane,
Co. Roscommon F42 WK60
Phone: +353 (0)90 66 25852
Email: info@rsg.ie

Course Provider:
Location:
Derrane
Attendance Options:
Blended, Evening, Online or Distance, Part time, Weekend
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
15 credit value