Course Description
QQI Care Skills and Care of the Elderly Course Online
Chevron Training
The purpose of the QQI Care Skills & Care of the Elderly combined course is to equip you with the skills, knowledge and competence required to work under supervision and independently in a range of Healthcare settings and/or to progress to higher education and training.
- QQI accredited course
- Distance learning course
- Theory is 100% online
- You will be assigned a highly qualified full time in-house tutor, whom you can contact through phone or email
- Additional support on our online forum
- 20 hours of work experience per module required, in total 40 hours for the Care Skills & Care of the Elderly combined course
- You are required to find your own work placement
- Rapid Garda vetting and work placement insurance service provided at no extra cost
- No exams; assessment through work-based assignments, projects, skills demonstrations and learner records
- After successfully completing this course, you will be qualified to work as a healthcare assistant in an HSE registered healthcare setting
| Course Code | 5N2770 & 5N2706 |
| College Name | Chevron Training |
| Course Category | Care of the Older Person, Health Care |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Course Location | UK |
| Course Fee | 395 |
| Course Duration | 6 Months |
| Course Times | You can complete the Care Skills & Care of the Elderly course within 2-3 months and can commence the course at any time of the year. If you need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course, you can request your extension with your tutor. |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | Care Skills (minor award) – 5N2770 & Care of the Elderly (minor award) – 5N2706 |
| Entry Requirements | No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this Care Skills & Care of the Elderly course, however you will be expected to have a minimum of Level 4 Certificate standard of education or equivalent together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care. It is essential that you have competence in written and spoken English, along with computer literacy skills. |
| Career Path | After successfully completing the Care Skills & Care of the Elderly modules, you will be qualified to work as a healthcare assistant, carer and care worker in an HSE registered healthcare setting with some home care agencies. You will also be qualified to progress to further education. |
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