Planning for Practice Placement 1, Year 2

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 Welcome to the planning for your Year 2 social care placement. The placement aspects of the BA in  Social care are vital in providing you with rich opportunities to apply your learning to practice in a variety of social care settings.

Responding to Behaviours that Challenge 24/25

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This module provides an understanding of the various approaches and strategies available when responding to behaviours that challenge. It defines behaviours that challenge, looks at types of behaviour you may witness and looks at the concept as a product of wellbeing and context. It will identify in what contexts the student may meet behaviours that challenge; and the types of behaviour they may encounter

Communication in Social Care 24/25

two heads and the world

The objective of this module is to facilitate the student to gain an understanding of the importance of communication in social care organisations.  

Legal and Policy Framework in Social Care 1 24/25

Building blocks

The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the processes of legislative and social policy development in Ireland and some of the core legislative and policy provisions which directly impact on the role of the Social Care practitioner.

Contemporary Issues in Social Care 24/25

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The purpose of this module is to introduce the reader to the varied field of social care, to introduce them to the context within which social care services are delivered and to identify the primary groups who are the users of social care services in Ireland today.

Creative Approaches in Social Care Settings 24/25

two sides of the brain - one dark, one colourful

The aim of this module is to to support students to unearth their creativity and imagination and become appreciative of how this attribute will support them as a social care practitioner. 

Introduction to Social Care 2024/25

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This module explores the role of the social care worker, its many facets, and key things to consider in a rapidly changing sector