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5.
Care of the Special Child - Special Needs Assistant
Students
specialize in the care of the child or adult with a mental or physical
disability. This is a joint training programme between the Central
Remedial Clinic Clontarf and Liberties College.
Duration
1 year
full-time
Entry
Minimum
age of 17 years. See Entry
Requirements.
Some experience in childcare or in the care of those with disabilites
is desirable. Applications are particularly welcome from mature
students
Progression
See
Higher
Links Scheme
Principal
Areas of Study
| Education |
| Psychology |
| Observation
skills - Language development and Speech Therapy - Creative
Studies. |
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Social Studies |
| Social
services - Support agencies |
| Care
provision and practice |
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| Health |
| Physiotherapy
- Anatomy and Physiology - Mental and physical handicaps and
their treatment |
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Nutrition and Cookery
- Health, Hygiene and Safety - First Aid,
Manual Handling. |
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| Communications
and General Studies |
| Communications
- Information Technology |
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| Complimentary
Care |
| Drama
Therapy - Music Therapy - Holistic Therapy |
The
Central Remedial Clinic
The
Central Remedial Clinic is the national assessment and treatment
centre for children and adults with physical disabilities. Students
attend work experience in either the Central Remedial Clinic Clontarf
or the clinics centre in Clondalkin.
Scoil Mochua.
Features
of the Course
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Students are prepared to become active members of professional
teams
sharing responsibility for the
day to day care of people with a disability. |
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Three days per week practical training in the Central Remedial
clinic. |
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Lectures two day per week in Liberties College. |
Certification
FETAC
Level 5 Award - Community Care
Central
Remedial Clinic Certificate
Certificate
in First Aid
Employment
Day
Care Centres and Clinics, Special Schools, Out Centres, Workshops
and Residental Units, Personal Assistants
Number
of Places Available
Twenty
Four
Application
Form
Application Form - Online
Application Form - Print
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