Care of the Older Person.
This course is for: Those who wish to wish to work in the Healthcare Industry, complete major Healthcare Awards, or wish to progress to Higher Education Healthcare or Social Care Degree Programmes.
Course Aims: The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings.
Course Objectives:
· Discuss a range of age-related issues to include healthy ageing, global and national demographic trends, the normal physiological and psychological processes of ageing, the social impact of ageing on older people and differing attitudes to ageing and older people
· Analyse the roles of the health care assistant in promoting positive attitudes to ageing and of
· statutory and voluntary agencies in promoting the well-being of older people
· Examine a range of concepts and practices to include preparation for retirement and the ethnic and cultural influences on the older person
· Explore a range of older people's needs to include physical, social, emotional, psychological, recreational, financial, environmental and spiritual needs.
· Summarise the role of the health care assistant in providing care for older people
· Discuss the issues related to an older person with mental illness or dementia and of living with chronic illness
· Recognise the individual needs of the dying older person and their families
· Summarise the range of the care settings for older people and the members of the healthcare team
· available in each care setting
· Explore a range of specific services that are available for older people to include education, lifelong
· learning, retirement/the workplace and leisure
· Analyse current approaches towards developing quality in the provision of services for older people
· and their families to include standards and quality assurance
· Employ effective communication with the older person, their family and the multi-disciplinary team
· Adapt care and practices to meet the needs of older people with cognitive and sensory impairment and physical disabilities
· Exercise duties in a way that is respectful to the person's body after death
· Promote a range of aspects of care for the older person to include empowerment, advocacy,
· independence, individualised care, dignity, respect, choice, self-esteem and include family and carers as partners in care
· Give assistance in the identification of how health promotion issues can be promoted in care settings for older people and in the provision of therapeutic interventions that will enhance the social interactions and quality of life of the older person
Progression opportunities: Any outstanding modules to be completed as part of your major award.
Course Assessment requirements: Skills Demonstration 60% Project 40%
Work Experience Requirements: Work placement recommended.
Entry requirements: Applicants should have a full Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate, or equivalent qualifications. Places may also be available for those who have left school early and can demonstrate relevant life and work experiences.
To be able to participate fully in this programme, learners need the following:
· The learner must be a confident reader writer and speller in the English language.
· Basic computer skills such as basic word processing, Internet, or email are required.
· Be able to work effectively in a group situation.
· Attend all timetabled classes for the duration of the programme.
· Have access to a computer or laptop, and have a good internet connection.
· Garda vetting is required.
Application process: Once an application form or online application has been received potential students are invited to interview, they may also be asked to complete an initial assessment. Online applications can be made through www.AthyFETC.ie
For further information, contact:
VTOS Co-ordinator: Una Burke Further Education and Training Centre Athy, Carlow Road, Athy, Co Kildare. Phone: 059-863 2044 Mobile: 087- 978 7727
