Code

PG19347

Title

Healthcare Support

Programme Purpose

The Healthcare Support Course is designed to give those wishing to work in Healthcare the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve this. The course is relevant with each module focusing on a specific area of care. Whether learners are planning to work in Hospitals, in the Community or in Residential Care, learners will find stimulating and functional modules with knowledge which can easily be applied to the workplace. This is an ideal course of study for care assistants who need to meet new training requirements for Care Assistants as stipulated by the HSE week in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere encouraging learner.

Duration Description

The programme is based around an overall notional duration of 1,200 hours (typical learner effort) to achieve 120 credits for the major award. The programme will be offered on a part-time basis .This duration includes both directed learning and self-directed learning by the learner. The programme is structured so there is flexibility for learners who do not wish to complete the major award programme but, instead, wish to complete a number of modules and achieve a number of component awards

NFQ Level(s)

5

EQF Level(s)

4

Location

Meath

Delivery Modes

Centre/School/College Based

Apprenticeship/Traineeship

Workplace Learning

Workplace Training

In Company Training

Delivery Methods

Directed Learning

Group Discussions/Interactions

Practical/workshop/Laboratories/studio sessions

Work Experience/Simulated Work environment

Tutorials/One on one supported learning

Self Directed Learning

On the job Training

Lectures / Classes

Practical Sessions

Tutorials

PEL Applies

Yes

PEL Arrangements

Alternate Providers

What is PEL?

Details

Validation Date

04-06-2014

Validation Documents