Course Summary
Course Category: Employment Courses
Supervision for PICs aims to equip PIC’s with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies in order to provide effective supervision and support to frontline staff members working in residential units.
The content is in accordance with the formal policy and / or approaches on Supervision in place within the organisation, national and international best practice and the relevant regulations as identified in the Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centres for Persons (Children and Adults) with Disabilities) Regulations 2013.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Identify the relevance and importance of the supervision process in effectively supporting frontline staff in the delivery of safe, quality services;
Implement the supervision process in accordance with the organisation’s policy and / or approaches on Supervision;
Engage in the Supervision process in order to ensure that such Supervision meets the distinct regulatory requirements of the Health Information and Quality Authority inspection process as identified in the Health Act 2007;
Implement the Supervision process with frontline staff using the skills of effective communication, two-way feedback and clear and concise record keeping;
Engage in reflective practice in order to enhance the process of Supervision for current and future supervisees;
Manage the process of Supervision from both the perspective of being a supervisor and being a supervisee.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
