FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate N22940

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Communication and Listening Skills How People Communicate e.g. verbal and non verbal Key skills necessary for effective communication Active listening Bariers to effective communication Communication where there is physical or mental imparment Aids to communication in a care setting Prevention and reporting of accidents  Unit 2: Safe Caring Personal hygiene and how it assists in the prevention of infection How infection can be transmitted in a care environment Correct cleaning procedures to prevent cross-infection Food storage Fire prevention and accident prevention in the home caring environment  Unit 3: Practical Care Skills Importance of Dignity, privacy and confidentiality Right of person to autonomy, independence and choice. Ageing process Importance of a well-balanced diet Assisting Personal hygiene and personal grooming routines Elimination and continence Moving and handling techniques Making a bed occupied and unoccupied including use of aids How pressure areas occur and how to prevent them  Unit 4: Carer Support Financial supports available to carers Demands of caring on carers Ways of coping with stress

Work Experience

It is recommended, though not essential, that learners obtain 20 hours work experience caring for a person during the programme.

Assessment Method

Two assignments 60% Skills demonstration 40% - Where a learner is caring for a family member, skills will be assessed in a classroom based role play situation.

Further Studies

FETAC Level 5 Health Support Certificate (DHSXX)

Career Options

Home Care Worker

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