Care Skills (QQI Level 5)

Course details

Learners who wish to gain a FETAC credit in Care Skills at Level 5.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

• recognise the personal care needs of clients
• respond effectively to clients’ individual needs, with their involvement and use of choice
• acquire practical skills in the area of client personal care
• maintain a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for clients.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. If students require extra time to complete the course they can apply for an extension.

Assignments may be emailed or posted to the College whichever is more convenient.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding Client Care
• Using Equipment
• Assisting Skills

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

• Level 4 Certificate, or Leaving Cert, and/or equivalent qualifications, or relevant life and work experience.
• Students must be working or on work experience in the Healthcare Sector throughout their course as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience.
• If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
• As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
• If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

Special Requirements:

Candidates should hold an Irish Heart Level 3 Heart Saver CPR Certificate or equivalent.