Care for Older Adults Course
CPD UK Certified | ICOES International Accreditation | 30 CPD Points | Certification Available| Free Retake Exam
International Open Academy
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Overview
Learn how to care for older adults, and yourself, in a holistic, respectful and effective manner
Did you know that the senior population is expected to double in the next few years? It is! As the boomer population reaches age 65, the senior population is projected to reach 83.7 million – almost double the estimated number in 2012 and approximately twenty percent of the total US population.
With that in mind, many older adults will need care in the near future. Parents, grandparents, and other relatives might already be in need of some help. This course, written by a registered nurse with over 40 years' experience, will teach you what you need to know!
KEY COURSE BENEFITS:
• Course access: 60 days – Study at your own pace
• Internationally-recognized CPD accredited course
• Start learning straightaway from any laptop or mobile device in any country
Whether you are caring for a relative or work at a senior home, taking care of someone can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences, but it can also be filled with many frustrations. This course guides you as you learn how to deal with the day-to-day challenges and responsibilities of elder care.
We take you step-by-step through everything you need to know, including:
- Legal and financial information
- Nutrition and bathing guides
- How to have difficult conversations
- How to make sure you also care for yourself
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Description
This course will walk you through each aspect of caring for an older adult. The course author, with over 40 years' experience as a registered nurse, breaks down each area of care with simple, easy to follow instructions that will allow you to be the best carer you can be!
This course will teach you:
- How to best organize legal and financial information
- Options in care, from at-home to nursing homes
- Medical and nursing needs
- Patient advocacy
- Eastern and Western medicine
- Daily practical caring
- How to have tough conversations about end-of-life
- Caring for yourself
And much more!
Course Syllabus:
Module 1: Introduction
- 1.1 What does “elderly” mean?
- 1.2 Advances in elder care
- 1.3 Options from independent living to full-time care
- 1.4 Legal and financial information
Module 2: Home And Community Resources
- 2.1 Safety in the home
- 2.2 Legal and financial information
- 2.3 End of life planning
- 2.4 Resources for care
Module 3: Health Concerns
- 3.1 Dementias
- 3.2 Emotional and behavioral challenges
- 3.3 Physical challenges
- 3.4 Comprehensive treatment
Module 4: Basic Care
- 4.1 Nutrition and Eating
- 4.2 Hygiene
- 4.3 Mobility
- 4.4 Medication Management
Module 5: Challenges For Caregivers
- 5.1 End-of-life Changes
- 5.2 Hospice
- 5.3 Caring for the Caregiver
- 5.4 Resources for Caregiver Support
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone who is considering a role in caring for an older adult. This could be a person thinking about becoming a geriatric nurse, a carer at a nursing home, wanting to volunteer with older adults, or someone who has elderly relatives and would like to make sure that they are able to give the best care possible.
Everyone can benefit from learning how to provide exceptional care, both for the people around them and for themselves. Knowing that you can step up in an emergency and help others is valuable, as are the skills you will learn in this course.
Requirements
This Care for Older Adults course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
Career path
This course could lead you to discovering the joys of nursing, working as a carer in a nursing home or assisted living facility, or considering a path towards working with older adults as a doctor. Many medical fields are focused on caring for older adults, and it may be that you find the passion of your life in one of them!
Questions and answers
Are there any online joint in class courses?
Answer:Our Care for Older Adults course is fully online.
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Answer:Hi, thank you for your query. We don't offer, yet, unfortunately, a social worker course. Please keep an eye for future course releases.
This was helpful.How long is the course ? And how.many hours a week ? How many cpd points can I gain in total with this course. Can an mbbs doctor do this course
Answer:There's no time limit for completing the course since you have lifetime access to the course content. You can complete it at your own pace. For more information about CPD certification and CPD points, please contact IOA's customer support.
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