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Course Aim
Course Title: Practical Home Care Skills
Course Code: N22940
Course Level: Level 5 FETAC
Course Value: 1 credit
Course Purpose: This module is a statement of the standards to be achieved to gain a FETAC credit in Practical Home Care Skills at Level 5. This will ensure the learner has a safe pass to provide for the basic care of a person in need of care in different care settings. The module is designed to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and attitudes essential for providing quality home care. This module also enables the learner to acquire the knowledge of how to create a safe environment for the person in their care .The content of this module is a statement of the minimum standard required for personnel working in the Home Care and Community Care sector.
Preferred Entry Level: No previous qualifications are required.
Special Requirements: None.
General Aims:
Learners who successfully complete this module will:
- Develop good communication skills relevant to their care role
- Understand the personal care needs of the person in their care
- Understand the importance of maintaining a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for the person being cared for
- Acquire the practical care skills that maintain the best quality of life for the person in their care
- Identify the needs and supports that are available to Carers providing practical care skills
This module comprises 4 units
Unit 1 Communication and Listening Skills
Unit 2 Safe Caring
Unit 3 Practical Care Skills
Unit 4 Care Support
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