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Palliative Care (FETAC Level 5)

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  • Was: €499
  • FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Palliative Care (D20170).
  • Distance Learning course supported with fully qualified tutors & accredited by: FETAC
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.

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Course Details:

The module is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills of the palliative care approach to enable them to care for the person diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and, in the last days of a person’s life and also his/her family in a dignified and holistic way.

Course documentation for this, FETAC accredited course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning FETAC accredited course means that students can study flexibly at home or at work, while gaining a nationally accredited qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration.

General Aims

Learners who successfully complete this module will:

  • 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.

Topics covered include:

  • Unit 1: Working with a Palliative Care Approach
  • Unit 2: Communication Skills
  • Unit 3: Death and dying
  • Unit 4: Bereavement Care.

Who should complete this course?

  • Students who wish to receive a nationally recognized certificate at level 5 in Palliative Care.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

  • Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • Students must be competent in both written and spoken English.
  • As part of the assessment criteria for this course students’ will need to carry out practical demonstrations, all candidates who enrol for this programme must have the agreement from their supervisor/manager in the work place to oversee their practical work.
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Progression to further Studies

  • This course leads to a Level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 5 credit towards completing a Major FETAC award in any of the Major awards mentioned below:

Nursing Studies DCHSN
Health Service Skills DHSSX
Healthcare Support DHSXX.

Assessment:

Learner Record 70%
Assignment 30%

Learner Record:

A personal learner record will be compiled by candidates. It will include a selection of evidence arising from work and interaction with others in the area of palliative care.

The learner record may include items such as:

  • notes and reflection on interaction with the person with a life-limiting illness and/or family illustrating a range of listening and responding skills
  • accounts of how touch and silence are used effectively
  • reflections on working with a palliative care approach
  • accounts of how various members of the healthcare team work together, including the communication of information to persons with a life limiting illness and their families
  • reflections on personal strengths and weaknesses in caring for and communicating with the person with a life-limiting illness and his/her family Names, addresses or information that might identify a particular person or service should not be recorded in the learner record.

Assignment:

The internal assessor will devise a brief that requires candidates to produce evidence demonstrating an understanding and application of a range of specific learning outcomes.
The assignment may focus on a particular palliative care issue or topic, and should include reference to the needs of dying persons and their families. Candidates will demonstrate an ability to investigate an issue or topic, evaluate findings and draw conclusions.

Grading
Pass 50 – 64%
Merit 65 – 79%
Distinction 80 – 100%

Accreditation:

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in Palliative Care (D20170).
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
  • There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.

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