Bourke College Dublin Virtual Learning Environment

Available Courses

• Care Skills - FETAC Level 5

  Cost: €250.00

  This module is a statement of the standards to be achieved to
  gain an FETAC credit in Care Skills at Level 5. It is a
  mandatory module for the Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare
  Support.
  
  The module is designed to equip the learner with the skills and
  knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic
  environment.
  
  Portfolio of Assessment:
  Skills Demonstration 60%
  Assignments (2) 40%
  
  *Please note that this course requires the student to complete a Skills Demonstration, please contact the College via email to arrange a Skills Demo if you are not working in a 'home care setting'.
• Introduction to Nursing - FETAC Level 5

  Cost: €250.00

  This module explores the nursing profession. It introduces the
  learner to the caring role of the nurse and emphasises the
  importance of interpersonal communication.
  
  The module is mandatory for the Level 5 Certificate in
  Community and Health Services - Nursing Studies award.
  
  Portfolio of Assessment:
  Examination (Theory-Based) 50%
  Skills Demonstration 50%
  
  ***Please note that this course has a written exam that students are required to complete.***
• Care Support - FETAC Level 5

  Cost: €250.00

  This module is a statement of the standards to be achieved to
  gain an FETAC credit in Care Support. It is a mandatory
  module for the Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support.
  
  This module is designed to equip the learner with the skills and
  knowledge to work effectively in a care setting. The module
  aims to promote good practice and respect for diversity in
  lifestyle, religion and culture in care work.
  
  Portfolio of Assessment:
  Learner Record 70%
  Assignment 30%
• A Palliative Care Approach - FETAC Level 5

  Cost: €250.00

  This module is a statement of the standards to be achieved to
  gain a FETAC credit in “A Palliative Care Approach” at Level
  5. It is an elective module for the Level 5 Certificate in
  Healthcare Support.
  
  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.
  
  Portfolio of Assessment:
  Learner Record 70%
  Assignment 30%
• Care of the Older Person - FETAC Level 5

  Cost: €250.00

  This module is a statement of the standards to be achieved to
  gain an FETAC credit in Care of the Older Person at Level 5. It
  is an elective module for the National Vocational Certificate
  Level 5 – Healthcare Support.
  
  The module is designed to equip learners with the knowledge
  and skills to provide care for older people in a variety of
  settings.
  
  Portfolio of Assessment:
  Skills Demonstration 60%
  Project 40%
  
• Certificate in Food Hygiene

  Cost: €100.00

  The Certificate in Food Hygiene is delivered through comprehensive notes and Powerpoint presentations at both Stage I and II of Level I of the FSAI Guidelines.

  The Examination is conducted through a timed Multiple Choice Exam and Certificates are issued five days after completion of the examination once the candidate is successful. This course is accredited by Bourke College Dublin.