QQI Healthcare Support Course Level 5 draft

Program Overview

This Professional Healthcare Support Course (QQI Level 5) equips students with the knowledge and skills to provide safe and compassionate care in healthcare settings. Through practical experience, work experience, and expert instruction, graduates are prepared for careers as healthcare assistants, care workers, and nursing assistants in hospitals, nursing homes, and community care facilities. The program emphasizes diversity, advocacy, and effective communication, ensuring graduates are well-rounded and ready to succeed in the healthcare field.

Program Outline

Professional Healthcare Support Course (QQI Level 5 Major Award)

Degree Overview:

• Duration: 1 Academic Year (15/10/2024 - end date TBC)
• Delivery: Face-to-Face Classes
• Timetable: Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM + 12 Saturday Workshops
• Fees: €2000 (Inc Exam Fee)
• Deposit: €150

Objectives:

• Equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment.
• Promote and maintain safety and health in the workplace.
• Meet the full range of needs of older people in various care settings.
• Gain knowledge, skills, and competence in the theory, principles, and practice of nursing.
• Prepare students for participation in the healthcare workplace.
• Develop effective communication skills for work-related tasks.
• Care for and address the needs of individuals and families after a life-limiting illness diagnosis.

Description:

This program offers a comprehensive and rewarding career path in healthcare support. Students will gain practical experience through work experience and learn from experienced healthcare professionals. The program emphasizes a friendly and welcoming learning environment and aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen field.

Outline:

Module 1: Care Skills

• Objective: Equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment.
• Assessment: Assignment (40%), Skills Demonstration (60%)
• Credit Value: 15 ECTS
• Course Code: 5N2770
• Objective: Equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment.
• Assessment: Assignment (60%), Examination (40%)
• Credit Value: 15 ECTS
• Course Code: 5N1794

Module 3: Care Support

• Objective: Promote good practice and respect for diversity in lifestyle, religion, and culture in care work.
• Assessment: Assignment (30%), Learner Record (70%)
• Credit Value: 15 ECTS
• Course Code: 5N0758

Module 4: Care of the Older Person

• Objective: Gain the knowledge, skills, and competence to meet the full range of needs of older people in various care settings.
• Assessment: Project (40%), Skills Demonstration (60%)
• Credit Value: 15 ECTS
• Course Code: 5N2706

Module 5: Nursing Theory and Practice

• Objective: Gain knowledge, skills, and competence in the theory, principles, and practice underpinning the nursing process and nursing profession.
• Assessment: Skills (50%), Examination (50%)
• Credit Value: 15 ECTS
• Course Code: 5N4325

Module 6: Work Experience

• Objective: Gain the knowledge, skills, and competence to participate in the workplace and carry out work-related tasks.
• Assessment: Portfolio (60%), Skills (40%)
• Credit Value: 15 ECTS
• Course Code: 5N1356

Module 7: Communication

• Objective: Gain the knowledge, skills, and competence to communicate effectively in various contexts.
• Assessment: Portfolio (50%), Skills (50%)
• Credit Value: 15 ECTS
• Course Code: 5N0690
• Objective: Gain the knowledge, skills, and competence to care for and address the needs of individuals and families after a life-limiting illness diagnosis.
• Assessment: Learner Record (70%), Assignment (30%)
• Credit Value: 15 ECTS
• Course Code: 5N3769

Assessment:

• Each module is assessed through various methods, including assignments, examinations, projects, and practical skills demonstrations.
• Final grading for individual modules is based on the following scale: Pass (50%-64%), Merit (65%-79%), Distinction (80%-100%).

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a friendly and welcoming learning environment with experienced healthcare professionals as instructors.
• The program emphasizes practical experience through work experience and skills demonstrations.
• The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in their chosen field.

Careers:

• This program prepares graduates for various healthcare support careers, including healthcare assistants, care workers, and nursing assistants.
• Graduates can work in various settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and community care facilities.
• The program also provides graduates with the foundation to pursue further education in healthcare.

Other:

• The program is accredited by QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland).
• Graduates will also receive a Certificate in Manual Handling.
• The program offers a flexible payment plan with a deposit and installments.
• A provisional timetable is available for students.