Listowel Community College

Community Care (Caring for the Elderly) - (FETAC Level 5)

This one-year course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the area of social care. The course equips graduates with skills enabling them to work in hospitals, retirement homes, in the community or as a Home Help.

Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: DCHCC

Course content:

• Safety and Health at Work*
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Care Provision and Practice*
• Legal Studies
• Social Studies
• Communications*
• Work Experience*
• Nutrition*

*Manditory Modules

Applicants must be 17 years of age and should have passed a Leaving Certificate Course. These requirements may be waived for mature students and for people who have experience in this area.

Work Experience: Course includes relevant work placement in hospitals, nursing homes, special needs placements and day care centres.

Certification:

• FETAC Level 5
• Red Cross First Aid Certificate or Occupational First Aid Certificate
• Manual Handling (Course delivered by a Chartered Physiotherapist)

Further Study: Holders of FETAC level 5 awards may be eligible to apply for Year 1 BA – Applied Social Care (TL190) Tralee IT and other Degree Courses under the Higher Education Links scheme.

Course Fees: No tuition fees. Students may qualify for grants from their local VEC. Registration and examination fees will apply.

Employment: Opportunities exist for well-paid care workers in hospitals, nursing homes and the community. Trained support care workers are needed in the community.