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Care Support

Lifelong Learning
5M4339
Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Location:
Tralee, Listowel
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Blended
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

12 weeks,
This course will run online on Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30-8.30pm

The initial class will take place in the Training Centre in the Monavalley Campus

Also available in Listowel campus 16/01/2023

Course Web Page

Further information

Check out the next start date / enrolment of part-time courses via the Kerry College website
(https://kerrycollege.ie/part-time-courses/) or www.fetchcourses.ie

€200.

Fees apply to all part-time programmes.

A fee waiver is in place for applicants in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. You can check your fee waiver eligibility with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office.

Why should I do this course ?
Part of Major Healthcare Award.
Direct route to employment once other healthcare modules have been completed.

This Care Support course aims to promote good practice and respect for diversity in lifestyle, religion and culture in care work.

What will I study ?
Discuss the roles, responsibilities and entitlements of a care worker
Examine the role of a care worker within the multidisciplinary healthcare team
Demonstrate the ability to plan and provide enhanced quality care
Apply knowledge gained to plan and meet the needs of the individual client
Explore the need for personal planning and growth
Plan strategies to improve own personal development
Reflect on personal effectiveness as a care worker to include own strengths and weaknesses
Reflect on relationships with clients, relatives and multidisciplinary team members and interpersonal issues that arise in care work.

5M4339

Employment Focused

What's the Certification?
Healthcare Support 5M4339

Contact Caroline at Night Course Admissions on 066 714 9600.
email: caroline.pull@kerrycollege.ie

Location:
Tralee, Listowel
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Blended
Apply to:
Course provider