Care of the Older Person

Care of the Older Person FETAC Level 5 Code D20180

Next scheduled courses:

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Venue:  Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 1

DATES:  Monday: February 6th, 13th, 20th 201

Time:  10.00am - 4.00pm

Fees:  €300.00 per person

If you are unemployed there may be funding for this course. E-Mail Bourke College for details.

Please email: info@bourkecollege.ie for bookings

Courses held each month in different locations. This programme is also available through Distance Learning. Please contact the college.

Course Content:

Unit 1 The Ageing Process

Define healthy ageing.

Demonstrate an awareness of global and national demographic trends.

Understand the normal physiological of ageing.

Understand the social impact of ageing on older people.

Discuss differing attitudes to ageing and older people.

Understand own role in promoting positive attitudes to ageing.

Understand the role of statutory and voluntary agencies in promoting the well being of older people.

Understand the concept and practice of preparation for retirement.

Demonstrate an appreciation of the ethnic and cultural influences on the older person.

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Unit 2 Working with the Older Person

Outline the range of needs of older people under the following headings:

• Physical Social;
• Emotional Psychological;
• Recreational Financial;
• Environmental Spiritual.

Summarise the role of the health care assistant in providing care for older people.

Communicate effectively with the older person, his/her family and the multidisciplinary team.

Promote thee following in caring for the older person.

• Empowerment Advocacy;
• Independence Individualised Care;
• Dignity Respect;
• Choice Self esteem;
• Include family members/carers as partners in care.

Reflect on the strategies to improve personal effectiveness in the workplace.

Assist in the identification of how health promotion issues can be promoted in care settings for older people.

Assist in the provision of therapeutic interventions that will enhance the social interactions and quality of life of the older person.

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Unit 3 Caring for Older People with Specific Needs

Identify and adapt care and practices to meet the needs of older people with:

• cognitive and sensory impairment;
• physical disabilities;
• describe the issues related to an older person with mental illness.

Describe the issues related to an older person with dementia.

Recognise a condition in an older person that requires immediate attention.

Describe the impact of living with chronic illness.

Recognise the individual needs of the dying older person and their families.

Carry out their duties in a way that is respectful to the person’s body after death.

Unit 4 Care Settings

Identify the care settings for older people.

Identify members of the healthcare team available in each care setting.

Identify a range of specific services that are available for older people in the following:

• education;
• life long learning;
• retirement/the workplace;
• leisure.

Outline current approaches towards developing quality in the provision of services for the Older People and their families to include standards and quality assurance.

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Assessment Format:

Skills Demonstration 60%

Project 40%

Grading:

Pass 50 – 64%

Merit 65 – 79%

Distinction 80 – 100%

Grant Aid may be available for this programme, please make an enquiry for further information.

Please visit our online courses section to avail of this programme.

How to Enrol

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1. Fill out the New Account form with your details.
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5. Now, select the course you want to participate in.
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