This course module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to enhance the quality of life of the older person.
• Evaluate a range of common agerelated psychological changes and
their effect on the ageing client
• Evaluate how services in long term
care establishments can assist clients
and their families to cope with issues
of integration and change
• Examine the issues associated with an
ageing society
• Recognise a range of factors that
contribute to physical decline
• Identify a range of entitlements
available to older citizens in Ireland
• Research the normal and pathological
changes in adulthood and ageing
to include osteoporosis, dementias,
incontinence, night blindness, hyper
and hypo tension and heart disease
• Evaluate older person care provision
nationally and internationally
NOTE: Learners undertaking online
courses must have basic IT skills and
have access to the necessary ICT
equipment, software and Broadband
capability to enable them to undertake
an online course.
| College | College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus Limerick City (formerly LCFE). |
| Course ID | 181794 |
| Course Location | Limerick City, Limerick |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 6 Minor Award in Gerontology 6N3748 |
| Course Duration | 12 Weeks |
| Course Time | Thurs 18.45 - 21.45 |
| Course Fee | €280 |
| Course Code | CC043 /CC043ON |
Participant Profile: This course is designed for those interested learning the skills, knowledge and competence that will aid them as a family support worker.
Participant Profile: This programme is suitable for those who wish to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to identify training and development needs and to deliver and evaluate a training intervention (programme) within a range of training and development contexts.
Participant Profile: This course will introduce the basics skills of film acting and self-tape auditions.
