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QQI Care Skills – Online class with trainer – €195
8 June, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
€50.00
QQI Course Code: 5N2770 | NFQ Level 5 | Award Class Minor
Care Skills Course Outline
The QQI Care Skills course is an 8 day module which is available for all those with the relevant experience – Recognised Prior Learning (RPL).
Teaching Format: Online class with trainer
This course is hosted by the trainer through the online platform, Zoom. You must have access to a laptop with a webcam or a smartphone.
If you are interested in working with becoming a carer with us, please visit our recruitment page.
Course Dates
This course takes place 2 days per week over 4 weeks. There are 2 online sessions per day; 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm (you must attend all sessions)
Day 1: 8th June 2020
Day 2: 12th June 2020
Day 3: 15th June 2020
Day 4: 19th June 2020
Day 5: 22nd June 2020
Day 6: 26th June 2020
Day 7: 29th June 2020
Day 8: 3rd July 2020 Skills Demonstrations -(The Skills Demonstrations take place in The Lucan Centre, Lucan, Co Dublin on the last day of the course. This is a traditional classroom setting but is large enough to allow for social distancing at all times. We will also have the full PPE for each learner)
Course Cost
€195. Secure a place with a deposit of €50 payable online.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify relevant groups of people in need of health care
- Examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a range of groups of people, taking into account individual variation
- Identify the hygiene needs of dependent clients
- Discuss the prevention of pressure sores
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for the cleaning and replacement of a range of patient equipment
- Adapt levels of assistance to the needs of particular clients
- Demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills when dealing with clients to include empathy, respect, patience and effective communication skills
- Exercise initiative to improve client involvement in social events, outings and occupational therapy and physiotherapy
- Contribute to the maintenance of safe and hygienic environments for clients to include the safe disposal of soiled linen
- Assist clients with dressing, grooming, eating, drinking, toileting, continence promotion, mobility and where appropriate, social needs
- Apply client safety and security procedures to include appropriate on site client care procedures for washing, bathing, showering, positioning, moving and handling
- Give assistance that enhances the privacy, dignity, independence and positive self image of clients in care
- Give assistance to clients in the use of a range of care equipment to include sensory equipment, aids to encourage independence and mechanical aids including hoists, mobility, feeding, washing, and elimination aids
- Report changes in the client’s condition to the relevant Supervisor
- Complete client documentation.
Duration
This 8 day course takes place 2 days per week over 4 weeks
Location
Online through Zoom – Full details will be provided upon booking.
Cost
The cost is €195 per person for the entire course, including all training materials.
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