Fundamentals of Ageing & Care

13 Weeks / Level 6 / Part-time

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The aim of this award is to provide the foundations for the carer to develop knowledge and skills in caring for the elderly individual within the home/ care setting.

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Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

- For those under 23 years of age a minimum of a Grade D3 or higher in at least five ordinary subjects at Leaving Certificate will be required including Maths and either English or Irish.
- FETAC level 5 award in Community Care (DCHCC) or Healthcare Support (DHSXX) with distinctions in at least 3 modules.
- Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements may be admitted to the programme in the grounds of mature years, i.e. over 23 on 1 Jan on the year of entry.

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EU Fees: €700

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186310 / +353(0)74 9186308 / +353(0)74 9186303

Head of Department Dr Louise McBride
Email: DeptofNursing.donegal@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186308

School and Department
Faculty of Science & Health
Department of Nursing & Health Care

Certificate (Level 6)