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Essential reading for all grades of healthcare staff across all healthcare settings, from community carers to those working in the acute hospital sector.

Presents in-depth explanations of database concepts, with interactive assignments to build experience in database design, implementation and organisation.

Written as an essential text containing specialist knowledge on all necessary professional practice procedures to assist in becoming an Early Learning and Care (ELC) professional practitioner.

Palliative Care Support is an essential textbook, for the Level 5 Palliative Care Support module (5N3769), as part of the Healthcare Support, Health Service Skills and Nursing Studies (Pre-Nursing) major awards. It is based on the HSE Palliative Care Competence Framework (Ryan et al, 2014) and uses case studies throughout.

Comprehensive introduction to the theories and practices of child development and growth, including physical, intellectual, language, social, spiritual and emotional development and how each area links to the others Síolta and Aistear frameworks are threaded throughout this text with clear explanations, applied scenarios and examples.

A new edition of this comprehensive yet uncomplicated guide providing information on a wide range of additional needs, associated legislation and supports, together with key elements of good practice, in an Irish context for the new QQI Level 5 ELC award.

Comprehensive introduction to all key concepts and practices required for the care, well-being, safety and health of children aged 0–6 years in ELC settings in Ireland.

Essential text for Health Care Assistant (HCA) students, which clarifies the role & responsibilities of the HCA, the structures within the Irish healthcare system, and the skills required to work effectively as a carer and as part of a multidisciplinary team.