Course Description
Communications for Healthcare QQI Level 5 Online via Zoom
Forus Training
- Analyse a range of current issues in communications and information technology. Summarise in practical terms the elements of legislation that must be observed in a personal and/or work context, to include health, safety and welfare at work and communications-related legislation,
- Use appropriate non-verbal and visual communication in personal and work-related settings, to include one-to-one, in a group/team, and in formal and informal interaction,
- Demonstrate verbal skills appropriate to working under general direction, to include making a case and presenting a point of view in group discussion, formal meetings, interviews,
- Demonstrate listening skills appropriate to working under general direction, to include making eye contact, receiving and interpreting information, control of personal response,
- Use drafting, proofreading and editing skills to write a range of documents that follow the conventions of language usage (spelling, punctuation, syntax), to include creative writing, business proposals, correspondence, reports, memoranda, minutes, applications.
Assessment
The course is assessed in the following ways:
- Collection of Work 50%
- Skills Demonstration 50%
Why Forus Training?
At Forus Training, we have many different supports available for your learning:
- Learners have access to a Learning Management System (LMS). You will be given an account and a full induction on how the course works and how to access all available resources. The LMS includes all session slideshows and related quizzes, and extra course material (where applicable),
- We also offer a Learner Pack (optional extra with Self Paced) which includes a letter introducing the trainer, the assessment brief, a learner record document, printed LMS slideshows for reference, and accompanying manual / notes to support further learning,
- Live tutorial sessions are held via Zoom. Our trainers are skilled and experienced in making live sessions engaging and interactive. All tutorials are recorded so that you can go back and re-watch which is especially useful when working on assessments,
- Other course providers tend to not offer continued support to their learners. Our trainers open numerous doors to our learners. These include opportunities for discussion and feedback, and opportunities to bring up areas that need further assistance or support. They also offer additional education and learning activities, assessment support, opportunities to submit drafts, and meetings before or after class to answer queries that cannot be covered in the session (by appointment).
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Course Code | 5N0690 |
College Name | Forus Training |
Course Category | Health Care, Healthcare |
Course Type | Online Learning |
Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
Course Location | Mullingar, Westmeath, Ireland |
Course Start Date | 6th March 2024 |
Course End Date | 1st May 2024 |
Course Fee | 295 |
Course Duration | 7 weeks |
Course Times | The course is accessible online, with a mixture of virtual sessions and self directed learning. Tutor support is provided throughout the course. |
Awarding Body | QQI |
Title of Awarding | Communications |
Entry Requirements | This course is open to anyone interested in doing it provided you fulfil some or one of the following criteria: Have completed the Leaving Certificate, and/or You may also be eligible if you have relevant life and work experience, in this case you may need to speak to the tutor and discuss your previous work experience or furnish the tutor with a CV and work references. |
Career Path | This course leads to an award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Students who successfully complete this programme may use their credits towards completing a higher level of study. Students who successfully complete this Major Award can also use the Certificate as the basis for entry into selected courses in Third Level Colleges and Universities. |
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