Ballinasloe

Care of the Older Person

Network: 
Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet
Location of Course Next course running in Dun Laoghaire, Ballinasloe, Mullingar, Athlone, Collock and Bewleys Airport Hotel in Swords
Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
Trainer Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet
Methods of Assessment Skills Demonstration 60%
Project 40%
Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes:
• Define healthy ageing and know the normal physiological and psychological process of ageing
• Be aware of the social impact of ageing
• Identify the role of the statutory and voluntary agencies in promoting the well being of older people
• Identify common misconceptions regarding ageing
• Demonstrate the role of the HCAs in promoting a sense of worth, dignity, choice, self esteem, independence, empowerment and advocacy for the older person
• Know how to provide holistic care from physical, social, emotional, spiritual and psychological perspective
• Demonstrate effective communication skills when caring for clients , family members and multidisciplinary team.
• Reflect on strategies to improve personal effectiveness in the workplace.
• Know the importance of providing therapeutic interventions to improve quality of life of the older person
Further Enquiries Email: christianhuet@lhpskillnet.ie
Mob: 087 6634 995
Tel: 01 218 7698
Fax: 01 218 7698
Entry Requirements Working in care
Careers or Further Progression credit as an elective module towards the FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Helathcare Support DHXSS
Course Content Aims:
• To demonstrate good work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for older people
• To understand the concept of the ageing process
• To be able to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings
• To enhance the quality of life of the older person
Financial Support Part funded by Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet.

Training for the unemployed
LHP Skillnet accommodates people who have lost jobs in other sectors to undertake the FETAC modules and major healthcare award (DHSXX) and other courses. If you fulfill the Skillnets definition of a job-seeker you can attend courses at no cost. Look at http://www.skillnets.ie/job-seekers/eligibility-criteria to find out more about eligibility criteria.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Please contact Christian Huet at christianhuet@lhpskillnet.ie or 0876634995 if you require this training
FETAC Code D20180: Care of the Older Person
Duration 3 days (one day a week)
Number of Places 20
Course Fee €120
Course Web Page: 
http://www.lhpskillnet.ie/courses/page17/
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Retail Butchery Training for the Unemployed

Network: 
National Organic Training Skillnet
Location of Course Training in Ballinasloe Co Galway and work placement Nationwide
Trainer National Butchery Academy
Learning Outcomes Having successfully completing the Foundation Skills in Retail Butchery programme participants may look to further their development in this field by participating in further training and development opportunities in their chosen field. This progression can be facilitated by NBA Training by identifying suitable opportunities.
Eligibility see http://www.skillnets.ie/job-seekers/eligibilty-criteria/
Further Enquiries Sean McGloin
Network Manager
Mob: 086 172 8442
Tel: 071 964 0688
Email: info@nots.ie
Course Content Foundation Skills in Retail Butchery
What is the Foundation Skills in Retail Butchery programme? The Foundation Skills in Retail Butchery programme is a part time course designed to give unemployed people an opportunity to gain skills that can lead to employment in a wide variety of areas including, retail outlets, meat processing plants, restaurants, farm shops, meat market stalls and butcher shops. The FETAC Qualification offered by NBA meets the stringent and necessary requirements for food handlers. In addition to the FETAC award participants will also gain the knowledge required to meet the requirements of the Food Safety of Ireland Level 2.

Training Methods:
The programme will be a blended learning experience for the participants. There will be a mix of classroom based learning covering the theory and legislation and practical application carried out by highly qualified tutors. In addition to the training in the NBA training centre participants will be placed in suitable work placement to gain valuable experience in the day to day running of a busy retail outlet. This mixed methods approach is in line with recognised international best standards and has been successful in providing participants with enhanced employment prospects.

Programme details:
The programme will consist of 240 hours training over a 10 week period. The participants will be trained in 2 groups of 10. This will be broken down into 120hrs direct training in the NBA training centre 2 days per week over the 10 weeks. It will also require the participants to do a minimum of 120 hours work placement. As part of the on-going process regular feedback, de-briefs and evaluations will be carried out by NBA staff and the National Organic Training Skillnet.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Now enrolling commencing Autumn 2013
FETAC Code L12207: Food Hygiene
Subjects Taught The programme is grouped into 4 Units:
Unit 1: Induction (1 day)
• Health & Safety
• Company Policies & Procedures
• Industry Overview

Unit 2: Food Hygiene FETAC Level 4 (2 days)
• Hygiene and Safety
• Food Contamination
• Cleaning and Pest Control
• Legal Standards for Food Handlers
• Design and Layout of a Food Premises

Unit 3: Meat Preparation and Display (18 days)
• Practical Meat Cutting Skills
• Preparing cuts for sale (Beef, Lamb, Pork, Bacon, Poultry)
• Knife Sharpening
• Tray Packing, Wrapping
• Tagging, Product Display
• Uses of various Cuts
• Practical Cookery Tips
• Customer Focus
• Customer Contact Skills
• Quality Service, Policy and Practice
• Dealing with Difficult customers
• Customer Legislation/rights

Unit 4: Work Placement (20 days)
The NBA will assist participants in obtaining work placement in high quality outlets. It will endeavour to place participants in outlets that may have prospects of either part-time or full time employment.

Duration 10 weeks 2 days training and 2 days work placement each week.
Comment Accreditation:
• FETAC Level 4 Food Hygiene
• NBA Certificate of Attendance
• FSAI Level 2
Number of Places 20
Course Fee N/A retraining for unemployed persons
Course Web Page: 
http://www.nots.ie/courses.php
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Occupational First Aid

Network: 
ACIST Skillnet
Location of Course Ennis - 2nd, 3rd & 8th May 2013
Ennis Innovation Centre - 13th, 14th & 15th May 2013
Ballinasloe - TBA
Trainer Safe-T-Trainer is a professional safety training & consultancy services company in operation since 2005. Combining experience and knowledge in the Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, Leisure and Public Sectors we deliver a comprehensive service to help your Company reduce workplace accidents and incidents to comply to all relevant Health and Safety Legislation. Willie Treacy, Managing Director, has over 10 years experience in delivering Safety Management Services tailored to the needs of companies ensuring they are compliant with Health and Safety regulations.
Methods of Assessment All assessments are carried out in accordance with FETAC requirements and are both internally and externally authenticated before certification is issued. All participants have the right to appeal their results, the appeals procedure is also in accordance with FETAC regulation. The examination is conducted by an independent instructor.
Learning Outcomes Participants who complete this course will be able to:
• Ensure employees are aware of First Aid facilities and arrangements
• Provide the recognised Occupational First Aid systems in the workplace
• Implement essential life-saving skills
Further Enquiries Crystel Robbins Rynne
Network Manager
ACIST Skillnet
Office: 0657081466
Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Course Content This course is aimed for employees who wish to act as an occupational first aider for their company. Under the General Application Regulations 2007 (Part 7 Chapter 2 First Aid) requires companies to train a number of their employees to act as Occupational first aiders in the workplace.

This course is an interactive course where there is a healthy mix of theory and practical methods of training throughout the course. Although the course is designed for the workplace all learning outcomes can be applied to first aid situations in the home and sporting situations.

Financial Support ACIST Skillnet Funding
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course Dates:
Ennis & Ballinasloe - 2nd, 3rd & 8th May 2013
Ennis - 13th, 14th & 15th May 2013
FETAC Code 5N1207: Occupational First Aid
Subjects Taught Unit 1: First Aid in the Workplace
Unit 2: Patient Assessment
Unit 3: Respiratory Emergencies
Unit 4: Cardiac First Response
Unit 5: Wounds and Bleeding
Unit 6: Altered Levels of Consciousness
Unit 7: Musculoskeletal Injuries
Unit 8: Burns and Scalds, Chemicals, Electrical Shock
Duration 3 days 9.30 - 5.00pm.
Number of Places 10
Course Fee Ennis - €180 per person. Free for unemployed (eligibility criteria applies).

Ballinasloe - TBA

Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Infection Prevention & Control Update

Network: 
Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet
Location of Course Nationwide
Trainer LHP Skillnet - Infection Prevention Control Nurse Specialist
Eligibility Participants must be working in private healthcare sector or on the live register.
Further Enquiries Please contact Chris on christianhuet@lhpskillnet.ie or 0876634995/012187698
Course Content The aim of the study day is to revise and update knowledge and skills in current evidence based practice in the prevention of infection.

Objectives:
• Know the factors that allow organisms to grow and spread.
• Show an understanding of the importance of environmental cleaning/disinfection.
• Review the correct procedure for hand hygiene.
• Demonstrate correct hand washing technique.
• Be aware of how to undertake an environmental hygiene audit.
• Discuss standard precautions
• Know the correct procedures to follow when handling / dealing with sharps, body fluids spillage and invasive devices i.e. urinary catheters, feeding tubes, I. V lines etc .
• Know what precautions must be taken to prevent of spread of MRSA, C. Diff and Norovirus.
• Have an increased awareness of infection control considerations in the long term care facilities.
• Show an understanding of the principals of food hygiene.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Courses are run on demand. Please contact Chris on christianhuet@lhpskillnet.ie 087 663 4995
Subjects Taught Healthcare Associates Infections and Standard precautions
Duration 4 hours
Number of Places 25
Course Fee Course fee is €40 per person for participants employed by a private care facility/agency. Limited free places available for participants claiming social welfare benefits (to see if you qualify please see http://www.skillnets.ie/job-seekers/eligibility-criteria)
Course Web Page: 
http://www.lhpskillnet.ie/courses/page9/page35/
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Certificate in Healthcare Support

Network: 
Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet
Location of Course Nationwide
Dun Laoghaire
Ballinasloe
Coolock
Swords
Mullingar/Athlone
Trainer Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet
Methods of Assessment Projects, assignments, Learner records, examination, collection of work for the various modules. Most of the assessments are work based and work related which makes the class contact time more meaningful and relevant to the participant by linking theory to practice thus ensuring that evidence based quality care is provided to all residents patients.

FETAC Level 5 Care Skills Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Skills Demonstration: 60%
Assignments (2): 40%
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FETAC Level 5 Care Support Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Learner Record: 70%
Assignment:30%
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FETAC Level 5 Safety and Health at Work Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Assignments (2): 60%
Examination: 40%
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FETAC Level 5 Communications Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Collection of Work: 50%
Skills Demonstration: 50%
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FETAC Level 5 Work Experience Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Practice and Placement mode:-
Learner Record: 50%
Skills Demonstration: 30%
Assignment: 20%
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APEAL mode:-
Learner Record: 80%
Assignment: 20%
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FETAC Level 5 Care of the Older Person Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Skills Demonstration: 60%
Project: 40%
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FETAC Level 5 a Palliative Care Approach Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Learner Record: 70%
Assignment: 30%
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FETAC Level 5 Teamworking Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Skills Demonstration: 60%
Learner Record: 40%
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Learning Outcomes FETAC Level 5: Care Skills Module
General Aims of the Module:
Learners who successfully complete this module will be able:
• To recognise the person care needs of clients
• To respond effectively to clients’ individual needs, with their involvement and use of choice
• To acquire practical skills in the area of client personal care
• To maintain a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for clients.
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FETAC Level 5: Care Support Module
General Aims of the Module:
Learners who successfully complete this module will be able:
• To understand the responsibilities and entitlements of a care worker
• To recognise the need for continuing development in care work, drawing on person reflection and experience
• To promote good practice and respect for diversity in the care setting
• To understand the importance of working effectively as part of a team
• To communicate and deal with people in ways that are consistent with the role of a carer.
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FETAC Level 5: Safety and Health at Work Module
General Aims of the Module:
Learners who successfully complete this module will be able:
• To understand the concepts of safety and health
• To recognise the factors that influence health, safety and welfare
• To apply the principles and procedures of health and safety to the workplace
• To understand the importance of hazard identification and risk assessment
• To promote safe working practices and procedures
• To be familiar with core legislation in the area of safety, health and welfare.
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FETAC Level 5: Communications Module
General Aims of the Module:
Learners who successfully complete this module will be able:
• To develop an awareness of the essential role played by communication in human interaction
• To acquire communication skills relevant to vocational and personal development
• To understand the communicative principles and practices involved in gathering and relaying information
• To acquire the skills and confidence to convey and interpret meaning, in writing, orally and visually
• To develop a critical awareness of communications messages and media
• To explore the use of modern communication and information technology, and its application in personal and vocational life.
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FETAC Level 5: Work Experience Module
General Aims of the Module:
Learners who successfully complete this module will be able:
• To develop critical awareness of the changing nature of work
• To set achievable goals for work experience
• To utilise learning opportunities presented in the work environment
• To apply work skills to consolidate learning in the vocational area
• To understand how work is planned and organised at different levels in a specific vocational area
• To appreciate the importance of safety and welfare in the workplace
• To develop capabilities, both personal and vocational, to successfully meet challenges in the workplace
• To review career choices in the light of their own aspirations, experience, abilities and available options
• To explore future employment opportunities (including opportunities for self employment, contract work, work in the social economy etc).
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FETAC Level 5: Care of the Older Person Module
General Aims of the Module:
Learners who successfully complete this module will be able:
• To demonstrate good work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for older people
• To understand the concept of the ageing process
• To be able to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings
• To enhance the quality of life of the older person.
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FETAC Level 5: A Palliative Care Approach Module
General Aims of the Module:
Learners who successfully complete this module 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
• To 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
• To enhance the quality of life of the person with a life-limiting illness
• To recognise and respect the uniqueness of each person’s approach to death
• To work effectively as part of the healthcare team.
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FETAC Level 5 Teamworking Module
General Aims of the Module:
Learners who successfully complete this module will be able:
• To appreciate the role of Teamworking within organisations
• To understand how teams are best constructed
• To develop an awareness of the different roles and personality types in teamworking
• To work effectively as a team member
• To develop a range of skills effective in Teamworking
• To implement team actions.
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Eligibility Health care assistants working in the private care sector only.
Further Enquiries Email: christianhuet@lhpskillnet.ie
Mob: 087 6634 995
Tel: 01 218 7698
Fax: 01 218 7698
Entry Requirements Healthcare Assistants working in the private care sector only.
Careers or Further Progression Nursing as a mature applicant see Nursing Careers Centre at www.nursingcareers.ie for information on the process.

BA (Ord) Social Care Practice (Older Persons),Degree Programme in DIT see www.dit.ie for more information on how to progress.

Course Content FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support for Healthcare Assistants (HCA) Code 5M3782
The FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support Certificate consists of 8 FETAC Level 5 Modules. The certificate is one of the Department of Health and Children’s recommended qualification for HCA. It will also meet the requirements of the National Standards for Residential Care Facilities which are in place since June 2010.

AED heart saver CPR certification will be covered as a requirement for the care skills module. All the modules will be taught by registered nurse tutors (RNT).

Financial Support Training for the unemployed
LHP Skillnet accommodates people who have lost jobs in other sectors to undertake the FETAC major healthcare award (DHSXX) and other courses. If you fulfill the Skillnets definition of a job-seeker you can attend courses at no cost. Look at http://www.skillnets.ie/job-seekers/eligibility-criteria to find out more about eligibility criteria.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrollment ongoing depending on the start date for the various regions, contact christianhuet@lhpskillnet.ie for information on any of the programmes.

We are now taking names for courses commencing in February and March 2013. Please contact us on 012187698 or 087 663 4995

FETAC Code 5M3782: Health Service Skills
Subjects Taught The following FETAC Level 5 mandatory modules will be covered on all the courses:
• Care Skills 5N2770
• Care Support 5N0758
• Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
• Communication 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356

The following 3 FETAC Level 5 modules will be covered to meet the requirements of the care facilities for LHP Skillnet members and to complete the certificate:
• Care of the Older Person 5N2706
• A Palliative Care Approach 5N3769
• Team Working 5N1367

Duration One day per week over 26 weeks.
Comment Please note there are limited places on each course for Jobseekers. LHP Skillnet receive funding to up skill people working in the private healthcare sector only.
Number of Places Up to 24 on each programme to include job seekers.
Course Fee €760 for the 8 FETAC Level 5 Modules including AED CPR.
Course Web Page: 
http://www.lhpskillnet.ie/courses/healthcare-support/
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes
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