Palliative Care Support
| 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
12 weeks plus 2 Saturdays. Monday 7.00 - 10.00pm.
Further information
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https://www.goreyadulted.ie/
€325.
Intreo
Did you know that you may be eligible for funding to attend any of our certified courses.
Are you? Unemployed or in receipt of social welfare of any type.
Do you? Have a low Income.
Did You? Leave School early.
If so then visit your local Intreo (FAS) office:
1. Ask to speak to the training Facilitator
2. Request an Employment Support Grant
View application date on https://www.goreyadulted.ie/
This course is suitable for who wish 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. This is suitable for those who wish to practice this care in a personal or professional capacity.
Course Content:
- Philosophy and principles of palliative care
- Structure and organisation of palliative care services to include the role played by the multi-disciplinary team and diverse family structures in the provision of care for a terminally ill person
- Role of the support worker in the promotion of key issues such as life quality, self-esteem, respect, privacy and dignity in palliative care work
- Different attitudes to death and dying to include an understanding of individual patterns of grief, bereavement and loss
- Communication strategies and processes which are central to the work in palliative care
- Person-centered approach to caring for a person in the last days of their life to include the provision of supportive and holistic care promoting safety, dignity, respect and comfort
Course Content:
Philosophy and principles of palliative care
Structure and organisation of palliative care services to include the role played by the multi-disciplinary team and diverse family structures in the provision of care for a terminally ill person
Role of the support worker in the promotion of key issues such as life quality, self-esteem, respect, privacy and dignity in palliative care work
Different attitudes to death and dying to include an understanding of individual patterns of grief, bereavement and loss
Communication strategies and processes which are central to the work in palliative care
Person-centered approach to caring for a person in the last days of their life to include the provision of supportive and holistic care promoting safety, dignity, respect and comfort
Learner Record 70%, Assignment 30%.
5N3769 Palliative Care Support
Accreditation: QQI Palliative Care (5N3769) Level 5.
Adult Education Department
Gorey Community School
Esmonde Street, Gorey,
Co Wexford.
T: 053 942 1167
E: info@goreyadulted.ie
W: www.goreyadulted.ie