Palliative Care Support (QQI Level 5) Would you like to work as a Carer or a Healthcare Assistant? This FREE course is part of the Healthcare Opportunities for Women programme and is open to women who are not working or are not in receipt of a job seekers payment in their own name. A qualification in Healthcare (QQI, Level 5) can open the door to new employment opportunities, across a range of care environments, from acute hospital settings to residential and home care. What's involved? 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. This Palliative Care module will support the learner to care for a person and/or their family diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and, in the last days of a person's life in a dignified and holistic way. When & Where? This training is part-time delivered in-person over two half days and runs during school hours at the Kilmallock FET Centre. Commencing on Thursday 10th of March (every Tuesday & Thursday), and it completes the 28th of April. Learning Supports Provided! Women who join the programme will be supported intensively with one to one supports, group supports and support to gain employment. Learners who complete this module can progress towards a full QQI level 5 Award and gain employment in Healthcare! You can register via the below link: Register For further information contact Nichola Grufferty on [email protected] or 086-1708722. Find Out More: Read all about the Healthcare Opportunities for Women Programme by following the link below: HCOW Programme Related Events: If you are interested in the above, you may also be interested in the following: Care of the Older Person (QQI Level 5) Intellectual Disability Studies (QQI Level 5) Infection Prevention & Control (QQI Level 5) Booking for this event has now closed. Manage Cookie Preferences