Care Provision & Practice (FETAC/QQI Level 5)

Course details

The aims of the programme are to cover aspects of caring for the older person such as

• Identify a range of specific groups in need of care in the community to include children, adolescents, adults, and older people, those with special needs
• Discuss the care in the community needs of these specific groups to include their physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs
• Summarise the role of a care worker with a range of different client groups to include specialists working in statutory and voluntary care provision
• Discuss the caring qualities necessary for working with different client groups
• Examine the skills involved in total patient care
• Demonstrate caring qualities when working with people in care situations to include recognition of their requirements for privacy, independence, dignity and positive self-image
• Employ a range of interpersonal qualities to include awareness of the different feelings of clients, relatives and colleagues in specific situations and positive responses to the needs of these groups
• Give assistance with total patient care in the workplace to include the correct use of basic tools and equipment
• Suggest how the care in the community needs of a range of specific groups can be met to include a typical daily routine that aids their physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being
• Contribute to planned activities with clients in the workplace
• Recognise the therapeutic value of leisure pursuits and social activities for clients.

Certification

FETAC Minor Award Care Provision and Practice 5N2705