Care of the Older Person

Training Aim

The objective of the Care of the Older Person module is to guide you to understand and demonstrate good work practices in the provision of care for older people and understand the concept of the ageing process. You will also learn to satisfy the needs of older people in a variety of care settings and enhance the quality of life for the older person.

Learning Outcomes

  • The physiological and psychological process of ageing
  • Social attitudes to ageing people
  • Impact of the ageing process on the older person
  • Promotion of positive attitudes to the ageing process
  • Identify care settings and services available for older people
  • Current provision of care settings and support services for older people
  • The role of the health care assistant when working with an older person
  • Identify physical, emotional and social needs of the older person
  • Caring for older people with specific needs
  • Effective communication with the older person
  • Promotion of advocacy, empowerment, independence, dignity and respect of the older person.
  • The role of the family/carer
  • Personal effectiveness in the workplace

Assessment Method

  • Project Work
  • Skills Demonstration

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To find out more about the full course that this module is just one part of please see below.

QQI Level 5 Care Skills & Care of the Older Person

Our level 5 care skills care of the older person course is a QQI accredited distance learning course. Once enrolled you will be assigned a tutor whom you can contact through email & phone. During your course, you will be required to complete 20 hours of work experience per module. After successfully completing this course you will be qualified to work as a healthcare assistant, carer and care worker in an HSE registered healthcare setting.

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