Training Course Details
The Training Unit provides a range of accredited and non-accredited training courses to provide the learner with all the practical skills and knowledge required to deliver high quality care both in the home and in other care related environments such as Nursing Homes, Hospitals and Day Care Centres. The Carers Association is a FETAC Quality Assured Training Provider and a Register City & Guilds Training Centre. We take great pride in offering training that is of a consistently high quality and responds to the needs of the sector. We aim to provide every learner not only with the care skills necessary to perform their role efficiently and effectively but in doing so to raise awareness of caring within a home environment and within the community where 90% of all care is provided.
The following courses are an outline of the training we can offer to those interested in either pursuing a career in the care sector or building on their existing skills or caring experience. The full module descriptors for these courses are available on the FETAC website www.fetac.ie
Ø FETAC Level 5 Practical Home Care Skills
Ø FETAC Level 5 Occupational First Aid
Ø FETAC Level 5 Safety & Health at Work
Ø FETAC Level 5 Work Experience
Ø FETAC Level 5 Introduction to Nursing
Ø FETAC Level 5 Communications
Ø FETAC Level 5 Care of the Older Person
Ø Inanimate and Patient Moving & Handling Training
Ø City & Guilds Accredited Care in the Home
We also design courses in response to needs identified. If there is training that you require that is not listed, please go to the Contact Us section which will provide you with contact details for us or you can e-mail the Training Unit at training@carersireland.com
If you decide that you would like to register your interest in participating on a training course, please read the following sections
Ø Entry Requirements for Training Courses
Ø Things to Consider before Applying for a Training Course
Then please print an complete the application form and pre course questionnaire below and return it to:-
The Training Unit
The Carers Association
Market Square
Tullamore,
Co. Offaly
