Care for Older Person (5N2706)

This is a part- time programme consisting of 40 hours of directed learning primarily in a classroom setting and 110 hours of self-directed learning. The purpose of the programme is ensure that graduates have the required skills, knowledge and competence to care effectively and to a high standard for older people in a range of settings using best practice and adhering to current legislative and regulatory requirements. This module is an elective module of the major awards Level 5 Health Service Skills 5M3782 and Healthcare Support 5M4339. Learners can take it as a stand-alone component award or as a building block for the major award/s. Graduates of this programme can study for other modules of these major awards with us, or transfer /progress to other QQI providers offering related modules or major awards.The learning outcomes are delivered through four key areas: 1) Ageing Process 2) Working with the Older Person 3) Specific Needs 4) Care settings In delivering the "Ageing Process" healthy ageing is defined using the "Activities of Daily Living" to illustrate how key activities change as we age and the steps to implement to minimise the negative steps of ageing. In doing so we will look at how various cultures view ageing from a traditional and spiritual viewpoint. In working with the older person the key learning outcomes will focus on the physical, social, psychological, recreational, financial needs of the older person. In "caring for the older person with specific needs" we will look at care and practices for cognitive and sensory impairments and dealing with chronic and mental illness from an ageing perspective. Also deals with the dying needs of the individual and their families.

"I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to do this course as I learned loads of new things" - John

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