Course details
This course is designed to equip the learner with the academic knowledge and practical skills essential for working in a healthcare team. Its purpose is two-fold. Firstly, it is a stand-alone qualification for employment as a Care Assistant. Secondly, it can be used as a route to Further Education at Third-Level. Centre based learning will take place at CCFE in our fully equipped practical ward. Practical experience of working in the healthcare sector is an essential part of this course. Students will therefore complete a period of professional practice in a variety of caring situations.
Garda vetting must be successfully completed for all courses in the Department of Health Services, Childcare & Youth Work
Typical Modules
- Care Skills
- Care Support
- Activities of Living
- Patient Care
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Social Studies
- Occupational First Aid
- Safety & Health at Work
- Care of the Older Person
Progression Opportunities
For information on all relevant Higher Education links visit www. fetac ie, www cao.ie and the websites of the relevant Higher Education Institutions.
Career Options
This course offers the student the opportunity to work in a variety of health care environments. Employment opportunities include working in nursing homes, district hospitals, home help and community-based practices.
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About Castlebar College of Further Education
This learning environment is cultivated by management and teaching staff of the College to encourage each student to develop to their full potential.
We_They aims to be accessible to people of all ages and from all walks of life. Industry needs and the needs of the local community are very important in designing new courses and the College aims to have links with educational institutions providing further progression to 3rd level courses.
In the 2014-2015 academic year we are offering an exciting range of established PLC programmes, as well as a number of new courses which should prove popular. All our courses are designed in response to market and employment demands and in consultation with local expertise.
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