HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

QQI Level 5 (course code: 5N1279)
This course is designed for:
Those who wish to work in a number of different care settings including childcare, healthcare and residential care settings

• Those who wish to pursue further studies in related fields

General Aims
Understand the concept of human development from conception to old age

• Understand the normal patterns of development from infancy to old age
• Explore their own personal prejudices, fears and anxieties about working with people in need of care
• Develop interpersonal/interactive skills appropriate to respond to the needs of others
• Applying skills and knowledge to typical work-based problems
• Develop self-confidence and empathy in dealing with people