Healthcare Assistant (Health Service Skills) Level 5

This module focuses on the clinical skills required in clinical, residential and homecare settings. Students will learn to deliver person centred care based on the activities of daily living model whilst ensuring the highest standard of infection prevent and control. Students will also gain knowledge in relation to multiple conditions e.g. Parkinsons, Stroke, Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes etc.

This module focuses on supporting the client in variety of environments highlighting the need for social and clinical reflection to support ‘best practice’. The student will explore all support services and the Multi-Disciplinary Team including the Role of the Healthcare Support Worker in relation to supporting the client. HIQA will be explored in dept ensuring comprehensive knowledge on Standards of Care within the clinical setting. Students will also get the opportunity to develop and deliver a care support activity as part in a residential setting.

This module equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health and good practice which is necessary for the delivery of quality healthcare in a work environment. Students cover work related hazards, carry out risk assessments and become aware of the necessary regulations in the workplace for both the employee and the employer.

This module covers the nutritional value of food, the composition of food and the different nutritional requirements of different age groups and dietary requirements. Menu planning and food additives are also included.

Students taking this module focus on care in relation to the Older Person highlighting clinical, medical and social issues that impact the older person and care delivery. Students will learn to encourage independence and play an active role in the rehabilitation of the older person in clinical and social and home settings. Students will also gain an in-depth knowledge in relation to conditions that affect older people including Parkinsons, Stroke, Osteoporosis, Dementia, COPD, Diabetes etc.

Students taking this module will examine all aspects of Infection control. They will become proficient in clinical handwashing and correct use of PPE as well as being able to recognise and deal with potential hazards in the clinical setting. Students will become proficient in preventing infection when caring for patients and gain an in-depth knowledge of Hospital Acquired Infections and how to prevent against them.

This module covers current issues in communication technology, legislation and communication etiquette. Communication both written, verbal and nonverbal are explored in personal and work-related settings to include one to one and group interactions both formal and informal. Students are assessed both in a collection of work and skill demonstrations.

This module provides the learner with the relevant knowledge, competence and skills to prepare for work placement in a registered health care setting where 150 hours are required to be completed by the learner. The workplace learning works in tandem with classroom-based learning.

This is an additional qualification for all students from City and Guilds. Students will receive certification on completion of this course.

Dementia is explored in relation to definitions and types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Care of the individual with dementia is examined in detail on a practical level to ensure individual care planning, delivery of care and continuous evaluation. Students get to complete assignments which reinforces learning based around the above topics. This is a very sought-after qualification by both students and employers alike as Dementia becomes more prevalent in our society.