Total price is €295
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Care of the Older Person Course Online
Course Objectives
- Understand and demonstrate good work practices in the provision of care for older people
- Understand the concept of the ageing process
- Satisfy the needs of older people in a variety of care settings
- Enhance the quality of life for the older person
Assessment Structure
Students will be assessed on both the theoretical and practical elements of the course through:
- Project Work
- Skills Demonstration
Course Syllabus
- The physiological and psychological process of ageing
- Social attitudes to ageing people
- Impact of the ageing process on the older person
- Promotion of positive attitudes to the ageing process
- Identify care settings and services available for older people
- Current provision of care settings and support services for older people
- The role of the health care assistant when working with an older person
- Identify physical, emotional and social needs of the older person
- Caring for older people with specific needs
- Effective communication with the older person
- Promotion of advocacy, empowerment, independence, dignity and respect of the older person.
- The role of the family/carer
- Personal effectiveness in the workplace