- Location: Letterkenny Institute of Technology Port Road Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland
- Duration: 2 Years
Course details
This is a two year programme designed to introduce students to the disciplines involved in health and social care studies. Students will have the opportunity to engage in a broad range of modules in both the practical and theoretical aspects of health and social care practice and on successful completion may progress to the BSc Health and Social Care or work in either voluntary or statutory areas of the health and social care arena.
Minimum Entry Requirements
At least five Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish at OD3 or higher (not Foundation Level Irish) and Maths at OD3/FB2/HE.
Have obtained a full FETAC Level 5 5M2786/DCHCC or 5M2009/DCHSC including distinctions in at least three of the following modules:
D20032/5N1770:
Human Growth & Development
D20003/5N1765:
Care Provision & Practice
D20165/5N1764:
Safety & Health at Work
G20001/5N0690:
Communications
D20163/5N2770:
Care Skills
D20164/5N0758:
Care Support
Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years, if they have attained appropriate experience and attainment thresholds deemed equivalent. Applicants may avail of LYIT’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Proposed Modules
- Introduction to Psychology & Sociology
- Introduction to Irish Law
- Professional Scholarship
- Recreational Activities
- Health Promotion
- Ageing & Care
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons
- Psychological Health & Well-being
- Law & Ethics
- Preparation for Practice
- Disability Studies Children &Families Support
- Practice Placement 1
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of a health & social care practitioner in Ireland;
- Review psycho-social, cultural, legal, ethical and organisational contexts of health and social care practice;
- Integrate and apply key skills and knowledge in work based projects;
- Know and understand the skills and values associated with child protection work and work with vulnerable persons;
- Communicate with confidence and empathy and understand the relevance of reflection as a learning and self-development tool;
- Develop increasing competence and capacity as an independent learner.
Course Location
About Letterkenny Institute of Technology
LYIT is a lively and inspirational place that attracts a creative mix of 3,000 students both from the local area and from 31 different countries. This gives us a vibrant array of cultures and activities on campus and a friendly, supportive and relaxed atmosphere where students and staff work closely together.
their modern integrated campuses in Letterkenny and Killybegs enctheirage strong academic learning and career-focused practical experience. they have excellent facilities in all departments, such as a suite of graphic design studios, state-of-the-art nursing restheirces, special purpose laboratories, training kitchens and restaurant, and an on-campus business development centre, CoLab, to support spin-off enterprises. their multi-purpose centre, An Dánlann, houses their excellent sport and recreational facilities in addition to their medical centre, counselling service, careers office and chaplaincies.
they are deeply committed to the people in their region. Part of their mission is to help raise the economic prospects of the young people who study with us and by doing so, the prosperity of the wider communities into which they will graduate. That’s why every ctheirse they offer teaches the latest knowledge and skills that employers demand. As part of this, they are involved in many cross-border programmes and are currently fostering a strategic alliance with the University of Ulster.
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