MQF/EQF Level 4 The Role of the Care Worker

• Aged 16+ upon entry of course
• Communicate using oral and written English
• Minimum school leaving certificate
• Clean Police Conduct
• Copy of ID card or Passport

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 100

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Learning Outcomes for Knowledge obtained at the end of the programme:

The learner will be able to

1. Support and assist clients with social and physical activities in safe, competent, and organised manner.
2. Promote and maintain the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social wellbeing of clients.
3. Avoid and respond to medical emergencies.
4. Perform and demonstrate the care provider role in a reflective, responsible, accountable, and professional/ethical manner.
5. To work effectively and efficiently in a team.

There is only one module in this course which will provide learners with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as health and social carers and respected members of the healthcare system.

Learning Hours :

• Contact hours: 30
• Supervised placement hours: 8
• Self-study hours: 84
• Assessment hours: 28

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• Staff mentors
• Care supervisor
• Care coordinator
• Nursing assistants
• Non-care administrative roles
• Support worker
• Nursing home assistant
• Senior care worker
• Team leader
• Independent living advisor
• Aged care worker
• Nurse practitioner

Age Group: 16+

Existing professionals or newbies who may want to further their career in elderly care/sector can amplify their skills and knowledge of this topic with our accredited short course in The Role of the Care Worker Award , and it could make all the difference in escalating your career path.

This Course will be assessed through the submission of:

• Case Analysis (30%)
• Group Presentation and Discussion (30%)
• Multiple Choice Exam (40%)

This course is accredited and licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) is responsible for fostering the development and achievement of excellence in Further and Higher education in Malta through effective licensing, accreditation, quality assurance, research, and recognition of programmes of study, established under the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF)

Upcoming intake dates for this course are currently being scheduled. Register your interest and we’ll send you the full programme information and priority notice as soon as the next intake opens.