Course details

This module aims to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and attitude to promote and maintain good practice in relation to safety and health which is necessary for the delivery of quality healthcare.

It is a mandatory module for the Level 5 Award in Healthcare Support.

Programme Aim:

At the end of the course the learner will be able to:

  • Understand the concepts of safety and health within a healthcare setting.
  • Understand the importance of hazard identification and risk assessment in a care setting
  • Promote safe working practices and procedures when dealing with people in a care setting.
  • Develop an awareness of the factors that influence health, safety and welfare when working with people in a healthcare setting.
  • Acquire the skills and knowledge to ensure that they apply the principles and procedures of health and safety to a healthcare setting.
  • Be familiar with core legislation in the area of safety, health and welfare

Entry Requirements

Minimum of Level 4 certificate standard of education. Strong interest in the provision of quality care in a healthcare setting.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Barrow Training & Consultancy

Barrow Training was established in 2008. We are a FETAC/QQI and VTCT accredited training center based in Bagenalstown, Co Carlow.

We specialise in professional training in the following areas:

  • Hospitality and Tourism and Bar Work
  • Healthcare and Healthcare Management
  • Childcare
  • Community Development
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Health and Safety including Occupational First Aid and Manual and Patient Handling
  • Business Studies and IT

Our aim is to provide specialist professional training to inpiduals and organisations tailored to suit your needs in any setting nationwide.

We have a dedicated and committed team who will visit you in your Organisation to plan your training and development needs based on your Strategic Plan and support you in achieving your Organisation’s goals and objectives and KPI’s.

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