- Location: Abbeyleix Further Education Centre New Row Abbeyleix Co. Laois
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
This course is designed to suit the learner who wishes to enter the workforce as a carer or pursue a career in social studies. it enhances the learner’s awareness and understanding of the role and the responsibilities of the carer within the healthcare environment. This course aims to equip the learner with the appropriate provision of holistic healthcare for compromised clients and those with disability.
Certification
- FETAC Level 5 Community Care Award (5M2786)
Additional certification
- Manual Handling of Patients Certificate
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certificate
- FETAC Level 5 Occupational First-Aid Certificate
Modules
Learners will complete 8 modules at FETAC Level 5 for a full award in the following modules::
- Care, Provision and Practice
- Safety and Health at Workplace
- Human Growth and Development
- Work Experience
- Communications
- Child Development
- Social Studies
- Word Processing
- Care of the Older Person
Progression/ Career Opportunities
Learners, who have successfully completed the Community Care course, are eligible to apply for employment as a carer within the community health services.
Alternatively, the full FETAC Level 5 Award facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third level institutions to study social care/studies.
Entry Requirements
- Candidates should be of Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent;
- Aptitude, interest and experience will be taken into account;
- All entry is subject to interview
- Garda clearance is essential
About Abbeyleix Further Education Centre
To facilitate learning, personal growth and critical reflection through a working partnership with participants and tutors and to enrich the quality of life for all. To enable participants to engage in life-long learning in an environment of mutual support.
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