What are the modules in QQI level 5 Healthcare?
What are the modules in QQI level 5 Healthcare?
The QQI level 5 minor award has 2 mandatory modules; Care Skills (5N2770) Care Skills Module Online | Healthcare Courses | Chevron Training and Care of the Older Person (5N2706) Care of the Older Person Module Online | Chevron Training. However, if you opt to do the QQI level 5 major award, there are 8 mandatory modules including Care Skills and Care of the Older Person.
All modules are worth 15 credits. The aim of the Care Skills module is to provide the learner with the awareness, skills, and competencies to treat clients in a safe and hygienic environment. This module has a particular focus on personal care, also equipping the learner with practical skills in this area. The Care of the Older Person module intends to equip the learners with the awareness, skills and competencies to meet the variety of needs of older people in a variety of care settings.
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The QQI level 5 Healthcare Support Award has 8 mandatory modules. Therefore, the total value credit for the major certificate adds up to 120. Healthcare Assistants who are qualified in level 5 Major award or above can assist in various healthcare settings such as Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Care, Agencies, Day Services, Disability Services and Social Care services. Level 5 Healthcare Course Online | Chevron Training.
The Healthcare Support Award (QQI Major Award) has 5 Mandatory Modules:
- Communications (5N0690)
- Work Experience (5N1356)
- Care Skills (5N2770)
- Care Support (5N0758)
- Safety and Health at work (Exam) (5N1794)
Elective Modules: (Learners must complete 3)
- Social Studies (Exam) (5N1370)
- Care of the Older Person (5N2706)
- Nutrition (Exam) (5N2006)
- Recovery in Mental Health (5N3773)
- Activities of Living Patient Care (5N3707)
- Infection Prevention & Control (Exam) (5N3734)