QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support with Forus Training
Profound changes are taking place in Europe and throughout the world in the health professions generally and the care professions specifically. A lack of doctors and registered nurses is already recognised by several EU member states. There is a need for upcoming healthcare professionals across Europe. A qualification in healthcare support can open many doors for you and can help you start your career in healthcare. Furthermore, a QQI Level 5 major award in Healthcare Support will enable you to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work under supervision in a variety of hospital and other healthcare settings and or to progress to further and or higher education and training. It comprises of 8 minor component awards which amount to a combined total of 120 credits.
Healthcare Support Modules
The Healthcare Support major award is made up of the following modules:
Infection Prevention and Control
This course clearly explains the scientific principles underlying infection prevention and control practices while providing clear guidance as to the practical application of those principles.
Safety and Health at Work
This course provides the learner with detailed knowledge on the role and responsibilities of the Health & Safety Authority (HSA) under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work 2005 Act. You will get to learn how workplace hazards and occupational health risks may cause injury or health concerns within the health sector in Ireland today and promote the importance of fire prevention and the knowledge of safe evacuation procedures for clients, visitors and employees.
Communications
In this course, learners can expect to garner a detailed understanding of the mechanics of communication. This course also details how to best to engage with others.
Work Experience
Learners can expect to garner a detailed understanding of the mechanics of communication, how to adapt their approaches and learn how to best to engage with others
Care of the Older Person
This course is complete with up-to-date healthcare data, regulations and legislation, in addition to best practice guidelines for the Healthcare Assistant. It discusses the issues and specific care requirements related to an older person with cognitive and sensory impairment, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke, or mental illness
Care Skills
This course focuses on person-centred and holistic care to meet the client’s needs and promote independence. The training advocates that maintaining the dignity, respect and privacy of the client is a primary foundation for care-giving.
Palliative Care Support
This course guides you through the principles of palliative care, enabling you to apply these principles to your practice and reflect on and evaluate the palliative care you provide. It details the roles of the health care assistant (HCA) within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in providing collaborative, quality palliative care to patients and their families
Care Support
This course explains the role and responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant (HCA), who the HCA reports to, the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and all relevant up-to-date employment legislation and entitlements. The course will also introduce reflective practice as a means of thinking about and analysing working methods with the aim of continuous improvement for the sake of both the HCA and the client.
Study individual modules with Forus Training
We at Forus Training understand the apprehension that comes with committing to a major award. A solution to that is to start with a module and work your way from there. We offer these modules with multiple delivery methods and expert trainer support.
Infection Prevention and Control
Safety and Health at Work
Communications
Work Experience
Care of the Older Person
Care Skills
Palliative Care Support
Care Support
Career Opportunities
The HSE is one of Ireland’s largest employers of healthcare aides. The government employs apparently close to 5,000 HCAs. Every year, there is a growing need for additional and improved HSE facilities for HCAs. Additionally, approximately 30% of the support staff working in public health are HCAs, according to the data.
In Ireland, you can find HCAs in almost every medical setting, including:
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Care/nursing homes
- Patients’ private homes
- Other medical facilities
