Concern over online elderly care courses

CONCERNS have been raised over “care of the elderly” courses which are being offered by several private colleges nationwide as online “distance learning” opportunities.

On its website, Wexford based Chevron Training, which calls itself “the leading training company in Ireland”, introduces a nationwide FETAC-accredited care of the elderly training course.

The course, a 40-hour module to be done at the participant’s convenience, is available as either a classroom-based or distance learning course — the distance learning option being €200 cheaper at €395.