Модуль 1

Providing a child safe environment. Physical, chemical, biological and psychological hazards of the work environment, their prevention and risk reduction. Occupational safety, health and hygiene requirements related to childcare. Basic housekeeping and domestic hygiene. Safety requirements for creating and maintaining a safe environment
Total: 16 ac. часа

Module 2.

Supporting child growth and development. Different stages of child development, age differences. Concept of maltreatment, its manifestation and prevention. Speech, perception, thinking, development of imagination and social skills of the child. Teaching manners and ethics. Fundamentals of planning and conducting day activities according to the age of the child
Total: 30 ac. hours

Module 3.

Forming hygiene habits in a child, guiding and helping him/her to follow the rules of hygiene. Teaching cleanliness. Hygiene teaching methods appropriate to the age and development of the child. Age differences and the child’s individual abilities
Total: 8 ac. hours

Module 4

Child nutrition and eating assistance. Food culture (including religious and cultural beliefs) and customs. Principles of healthy eating and food hygiene rules according to the age of the child. Basics of menu planning according to specific guidelines and the fundamentals of medical nutrition
Total: 8 ac. часов

Module 5

Controlling a child’s health, promoting health, caring for a sick child. Factors threatening a child’s health. Factors contributing to the child’s health. Monitoring the child’s health (body temperature, breathing, excretions, etc.) and safety (safe environment appropriate to the child’s age and needs). Providing first aid to the child. Basics of caring for infants and young children. Basics of caring for a child with a disability
Total: 20 ac. часов

Module 6

Collaborative work with parents. Basics of child rearing. Fundamentals of pedagogy and psychology. Basic principles of counseling. Basics of psychology of communication
Total: 18 ac. часа

Module 7

First Aid. Vital signs of a child’s health (e.g. pulse, respiratory rate, etc.). Various life- and health-threatening illnesses, accidents (e.g., drowning, electrocution, etc.) and injuries (fracture, bleeding, etc.). The ABCs of revitalization. Measures and means of first aid
Total: 16 ac. часов

Модуль 8

Job manual. Fundamentals of management. Fundamentals of teamwork. Computer use.
Total: 6 ac. часов

Модуль 9

Caring for a child with special needs. The types of disabilities and illnesses. Problem behaviors. Basics of rehabilitation. Assistive devices and their use. Basics of alternative communication. Special pedagogy and basics of psychology
Total: 24 ac. hours

Модуль 10

Providing babysitting services. Professional Ethics. Safety and health requirements associated with the specialty. Legislation related to the specialty
Total: 14 ac. часов

Module 11

Practice
The supervised practice takes place in kindergartens and childcare centers. In the course of practical work the passed theoretical material is consolidated. Pupils gain experience for success in their future specialty.
Total: 80 HOURS

Content of the lesson:

Fundamentals of the work of a support worker. General knowledge of social welfare. Legislation.

– Legislation. Rights and obligations and limits of the work of a support worker.

– Definition of the role of the support worker, tasks and responsibilities.

– Stages of service provision.

– Difference between the services of a personal assistant and a support worker.

– Roles of the service provider in working with clients.

– Targeting activities.

– Protection of personal data.

The importance of self-awareness in the work of a support worker.

– The role of the support worker’s personality in his/her work.

– Personality traits, values, motivation, intelligence, interests, skills.

– Self-image and self-esteem.

– Needs and abilities. Conflicts of needs and values.

– Stress – causes and ways of coping. Stress management.

– Coping with carer stress.

– Reflection on the work of a support worker.

Basics of psychology and special needs education.

– Childhood and adolescence.

– The adult person.

– Old age. D. Bromley’s three-stage theory of the ageing cycle.

– D. Physical and mental development in old age.

– Common psychological problems in different periods of human life.

Prevalent target groups in the work of a support worker.

– Nature, impact and prevention of addictive diseases. Working with a person with an addictive disorder.

– Clients with special needs. Communication with clients with special needs in emergency situations.

– Physical disabilities.

– Clients with mental disorders.

– Domestic violence – psychological, physical, sexual.

– Abuse between relatives.

– Violence and types of aggressive behaviour and ways of preventing violence.

– Responding to behavioural problems

– Causes, consequences and predictors of problem behaviour.

Communication and practical skills of a support worker. Basics of communication processes.

– Clear and unclear communication

– Establishing contact, interviewing, active listening as a helping skill, giving feedback.

– Motivating the listener to cooperate

– Avoiding communication barriers

– Individual work, teamwork, networking

– Framing skills

– Coping with resistance

– Conflict situations

– Working with a manipulative or resistant client

First aid

– Resuscitation
– External bleeding
– Nature and signs of shock
– Wounds, trauma and fractures
– Poisoning
– Burns, burns, cold injuries
– First aid techniques and tools

Practical training: 80 hours

Teaching methods.

Conditions for completing the training and documents to be issued:

Lectures, seminars, demonstrations, talks, lectures, etc.
Completion of the course requires attendance of at least 70% of the contact hours and passing the final examination with a result of at least 60%, practical training.

In order to obtain a first aid certificate, at least 80% of the contact hours must be attended.

Assessment method and assessment criterion:

Test. A minimum of 60% correct answers is required to pass the test.

Module 1
General skills and knowledge. Overview of occupational legislation. Occupational health and safety. Fundamentals of communication, customer service and professional ethics.
Total: 14 ac. hours

Module 2

Establishing contact with a person in need and their loved ones. Assessing the situation of a person in need. Utilizing appropriate communication techniques for the person in need and their loved ones. Dealing with complaints and problems
Total: 18 ac.hrs.

Module 3

Assessing factors affecting the health and quality of life of the person in need and their support. Identification of quality of life factors for the person in need. Assessing daily problems and determining the need for help. Identification of health hazards
Total: 18 ac. hours

Module 4

Supporting the daily activities of the person in need and organizing rehabilitation services. Legislation and the concept of guardianship. Guidance, assistance and support for the needy. Supporting the rehabilitation of the needy and organizing health care services. Determining need, acquiring and assisting with aids. Social services
Total: 20 ac. hours

Module 5

First Aid. Standards of vital functions (e.g., heart rate, respiratory rate, etc.). Various seizures, accidents (e.g., drowning, electrocution, etc.). Injuries (fractures, bleeding, etc.) that threaten life and health. The ABCs of resuscitation. First aid measures and equipment.
Total: 22 ac. hours

Module 6

Assisting those in need in daily activities. Maintaining a safe environment. Communication. Breathing. Eating and drinking. Healthy eating. Excretion. Personal hygiene. Getting dressed. Checking body temperature. Purchasing medications. Physical activity. Work and hobbies. Expressing sexuality. Sleeping. Caring for the deceased, communicating with loved ones.
Total: 38 ac. hours

Module 7

Organizing your work. Planning your work day. Preparing work plans. Utilizing work experience and professional skills. Participating in teamwork. Forms of business ownership, taxation and social contracts. Supporting oneself and preventing professional burnout.
Total: 14 ac. hours

Module 8

Special skills and knowledge. Caring for people with special needs.
Total: 26 ac. hours

Module 9

Practicum
Practicum in a care facility.
Total: 80 ac.hrs.