Course Description
Fundamentals of Care 1
Waterford Institute of Technology
Fundamental Care skills should be at the core of the work of all health care assistants working in both hospital, home and community settings.
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the knowledge and skills required for professional and patient safety and addressing fundamental patient care needs related to activities of daily living.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
Demonstrate professional safety skills in a simulated care environment
Demonstrate the principles of infection control
Discuss the activities of daily living and patient care needs
Demonstrate fundamental care skills in a simulated care environment
Demonstrate professional communication skills.
College Name | Waterford Institute of Technology |
Course Category | Care Assistance, Health Care |
Course Location | Waterford, UK |
Course Fee | 350 |
Course Duration | 12 weeks |
Course Times | Thursday 6.00pm - 9.00pm. |
Entry Requirements | Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Students over 23 years of age may be exempted from this requirement if they can demonstrate that they are suitable candidates for the course of study. Please see more information on Entry Requirements in the Student Information section. |
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