FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate - D20003

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Care provision Specific groups in need care in the community: children adolescents adults older people people with special needs Meeting physical needs of the various groups Meeting emotional needs of the groups Meeting social needs of the groups Meeting intellectual needs Describing a typical daily routine of the above groups taking individuals needs and wishes into account, while meeting the various needs of specific individuals Role of the specialists working with the statutory agencies: public health nurses social workers dieticians occupational therapists welfare officers, etc Role of the specialists working in the voluntary agencies Unit 2: The care worker Understanding the role of the care worker with the specific groups Awareness of the feelings of the clients, relatives, families and other work colleagues in the various home situations The importance of good communications skills and the development of communication skills that are vital when caring in the home situation Identifying and developing caring qualities that are necessary with the various client groups: understanding empathy kindness patience Unit : Care practice Total client care in the context of daily living Hygiene needs: general hygiene oral care hair and nail care skin care The importance of observing and reporting observations Elimination needs: promoting continence managing incontinence Eating and drinking - importance of a good balance diet and fluid intake Meal planning - importance of meals-on-wheels for clients living alone Breathing Sleeping Dressing Use of the various aids to assist independent living: hoist chair lifts baths/shower chairs walking aids pressure relieving aids/devices Prevention of pressure sores Promoting activities from both a therapeutic and social perspective for clients

Work Experience

It is recommended, though not essential, that learners obtain at least 20 hours work experience caring for an older person during the programme. Nursing homes/hospitals will require learners to have completed a manual handling course before being accepted on work experience. (A list of contacts is available on request) They will also require students to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B

Assessment Method

Skills Demonstration - 40% Two assignments - 60%

Further Studies

FETAC Level 5 Health Support Certificate (DHSXX) Practical Home Care Skills - FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate

Career Options

Care Worker Family support member

Duration

12 weeks (one evening per week) and 2 saturdays