Care Support

Course Objectives

• Understand the responsibilities and entitlements of the care worker

• Promote good practice in the care setting

• Recognise the importance of working effectively within a team

• Acquire effective communication skills
  
  

• Learner Record (70%)

• Assignment (30%)
  
  

Entry Requirements

• National Vocational Certificate Level 4
  Or

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences
  
  

Specific Requirements

• Learners should hold an Irish Heart Level 3 Heart Saver CPR Certificate or equivalent

• Relating to the client

• Dependency and its effect on the client and the carer

• Client autonomy

• Privacy issues

• Strengths of an effective care worker

• Personal effectiveness in the care environment

• Working effectively in a team

• Interpersonal skills

• Verbal and Non-Verbal communication techniques

• Relating to relevant stakeholders e.g. family

• Structure and function of the Irish Health Care Service

• Primary, secondary and tertiary health care teams

• Reporting and record keeping skills
  
  

Why Choose Chevron?

	The total price for 8 modules is €995 - Easy-pay instalments (5 x €199)
	Access our online course within 1 hour of signing-up
	Each module can be completed online in a matter of weeks
	Learners will have unlimited access to each module online
	Individual modules are also available
	Learners will receive a FETAC level 5 major certificate in Healthcare Support after completing all 8 modules
	Learners completing the Care Skills or Care Support Modules should hold an Irish Heart Level 3 Heart Saver CPR certificate or equivalent.
	The Following 4 modules: Communications, Safety & health at Work, Nutrition & Social Studies require students to attend classroom based exams
	Classroom exams take place on Saturday or Sunday in Cork or Dublin.
	In order to obtain a free trial of our online course, please click here.