Palliative Care Support 5N3769

This programme has been designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and competence necessary to ensure that they will be able to care effectively, professionally and empathetically for people with life-limiting illnesses.

Contents

Learners will be able to:

*Provide holistic care for persons diagnosed with a life- limiting illness and in the last days of a person’s life and also for their families, carers and significant others
*Communicate effectively with persons with a life-limiting illness and in the last days of a person’s life and also with their families, carers and significant others
*Enhance the quality of life of the person with a life- limiting illness
recognise and respect the uniqueness of each person’s approach to death
*Work effectively as part of the healthcare team.

Assessment will include:
Learner record 70%
Assignment 30%

Course Notes

All learning material will be provided by FRS Training. You will be registered and certified with QQI through our centre.

Successful applicants will receive QQI certification.

Good command of the English language with a proficient level of literacy and numeracy
Some previous experience in a Healthcare setting
Garda Vetting desirable