Psychology of Old Age

Are you interested to begin your elderly care worker or adults psychology career or want to gain more advanced skills in elderly care worker or adults psychology? Then this psychology of old age course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills and knowledge in elderly care worker or adults psychology for a rewarding career. Gain elderly care worker or adults psychology skills and credentials that employers value.

This psychology of old age course is accredited by the CPD UK. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.

This psychology of old age course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.

The skills and knowledge that you will gain through studying this psychology of old age course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills for a rewarding career.

This comprehensive psychology of old age course will teach you the theory of effective elderly care worker or adults psychology practice and equip you with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in the elderly care worker or adults psychology industry. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in elderly care worker or adults psychology.

Learn from expert tutors with industry experience, teaching you the latest expertise and best practice. This extensive psychology of old age course is designed for elderly care worker or adults psychology professionals who are aspiring to specialise in elderly care worker or adults psychology. Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV. This psychology of old age course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification.

Enrol today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals.

Why choose this course?

• CPD UK & IPHM Accredited Course
• Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
• FREE GIFT: Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificates, MCQ Exam & Full Tutor Support Included
• Get dual certificate (2 accredited certificate) in 1 course (CPD UK and IPHM)
• Unlimited lifetime access
• Instructor-led distance learning
• Get trained by industry experts
• 24/7 student support system
• Learn at your own pace and leisure
• Earn industry-recognised credentials
• User-friendly, advanced online learning material
• Effective training, written and designed by certified professional

***Additional GIFT***

• Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificate, MCQ Exam & Full Tutor Support Included
• 2 Accreditation in 1 Course (CPD UK and IPHM)

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• Over 89,000 students taught across a range of fully certified courses
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Reed courses certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

• Obtain Your Student ID Card 01:00

  • 1: Obtain Your Student ID Card 01:00

• About Your Course 04:31

  • 2: About your tutor 01:48
  • 3: About your course 02:43

• Introduction to Psychology of Older Age 31:49

  • 4: What is ‘Developmental Psychology’? 05:24
  • 5: What is ‘Gerontology’? 09:15
  • 6: What we consider as ‘old age’ 08:39
  • 7: What is ‘ageing’ and how it happens 08:31

• Common Stereotypes of Older People 33:30

  • 8: Common stereotypes of older people 08:09
  • 9: How stereotyping affects older people 08:07
  • 10: Life stages and Theories 11:14
  • 11: What do we look forward to in our older age? 06:00

• Mental Health and Old Age 37:11

  • 12: Memory-related issues 12:07
  • 13: Learning disabilities 07:57
  • 14: Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia 09:04
  • 15: Chronic illness and Disabilities 08:03

• The Quality of Life 35:49

  • 16: What is ‘Quality of Life’? 05:21
  • 17: Loneliness factors in the elderly population 07:28
  • 18: Coping with grief and bereavement 07:04
  • 19: ‘Mild’ and ‘severe’ depression 07:17
  • 20: Fear of dying (‘death anxiety’) 08:39

• Improving Health and Wellbeing 34:04

  • 21: The effects of exercising 08:35
  • 22: Is it worth eating ‘healthy’ in older age? 09:12
  • 23: What else affects ‘health’ and ‘wellbeing’? 07:50
  • 24: Caring for older people 06:09
  • 25: Thank You & Good Bye! 02:18

• Assessment 08:00

  • 26: Assessment 07:00
  • 27: Obtain Your Accredited Certificate of Achievement 01:00

This extensive psychology of old age course is designed by industry experts; this psychology of old age course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Not only will it make you more lucrative to potential employers, but it will also give you the confidence to apply for that dream job.

This psychology of old age course is divided into bite-sized modules to make it easy to follow. Whether you are travelling around the world or juggling work and family, this course can be completed anytime, anywhere. This flexibility enables you to learn at your own pace, fitting your studies around your current lifestyle.

Course Curriculum

This comprehensive psychology of old age course covers the following modules:

Module 01: Introduction to Psychology of Older Age

• About your tutor
• About your course
• What is ‘Developmental Psychology’
• What is ‘Gerontology’
• What we consider as ‘old age’
• What is ‘ageing’ and how it happens

Module 02: Common Stereotypes of Older People

• Common stereotypes of older people
• How stereotyping affects older people
• Life stages and Theories
• What do we look forward to in our older age

Module 03: Mental Health and Old Age

• Memory-related issues
• Learning disabilities
• Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia
• Chronic illness and Disabilities

Module 04: The Quality of Life

• What is ‘Quality of Life’
• Loneliness factors in the elderly population
• Coping with grief and bereavement
• ‘Mild’ and ‘severe’ depression
• Fear of dying (‘death anxiety’)

Module 05: Improving Health and Wellbeing

• The effects of exercising
• Is it worth eating ‘healthy’ in older age
• What else affects ‘health’ and ‘wellbeing’
• Caring for older people
• Thank You & Good Bye!

Supplementary Resources

• Supplementary Resources – Adults Support Worker Course

How am I assessed?

Once you have completed the psychology of old age course, you will then be required to undertake an online MCQ assessment. This exam will cover everything you have already learnt. This means that you will have plenty of time to study and prepare for the assessment before taking it.

The assessment itself is made up of multiple-choice questions in your chosen subject area. You will receive your results straight after completion.

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Learn the most in-demand skills, get certified and level up your career. This psychology of old age online training course is designed to help you reach your professional goals.

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Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV.

Certificate of Completion

After successfully finishing the course, you will be eligible to order your free PDF & Hardcopy certificate of course completion. There is a minimal shipping charge to get the hardcopy course completion certificate which is:

• Inside the UK = £5.99
• International Students = £16.99

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme

On successful completion of the course assessment, you will be eligible to order the psychology of old age Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. This will provide you with a competitive edge in your career add extra value to your CV. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network which will help you to drive a successful career in your chosen industry. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.

CPD and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

Grow your career by earning CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement and add extra value to your CV. On successful completion of this psychology of old age course, you will be eligible to order your CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) to demonstrate your new skills. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. The CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) can be obtained in PDF format at the nominal fee of £12; there is an additional fee to get a printed copy certificate which is £25.

If you are a beginner or already working as an elderly care worker, or are considering a career in elderly care worker or adults psychology, then this psychology of old age course will give you a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in elderly care worker or adults psychology.

This psychology of old age course is suitable for all skill levels and backgrounds. Whether you want to advance your career prospects, learn a new skill, or broaden your educational horizons this psychology of old age course will help you to gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in your chosen industry.

Academic

This psychology of old age course is open to students of all academic backgrounds aiming to enhance their skills.

Age

At Study Plex, we invite everyone to learn. This psychology of old age course is open to anyone aged 16 and over.

Eligibility

If you have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.

This psychology of old age course will equip you with the essential skills and credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV. On successful completion of this psychology of old age course, you will gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in your chosen industry.

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