Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled (Free Online Course With Certificate)
Alison Free Online Learning
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 - 3 hour
Pace
Full time, Part time
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* free course
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Introduction
Alison's free online Elderly Care course will teach you how to treat people suffering from various mental and physical health conditions. Caregivers are highly valued and in-demand professionals who make a big difference to the health organizations they work for. With this short course, you will be able to acquire the essential skills and concepts that will take your caregiving career to the next level.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
Alison Certificates
All Alison courses are free to enrol study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
Your Alison Diploma is:
- Ideal for sharing with potential employers
- Include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
- An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill & achieve high results.
- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.
Alison offers 3 types of Diplomas for completed Diploma courses:
- Digital Diploma: a downloadable Diploma in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase.
- Diploma: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Diploma, posted to you with FREE shipping.
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Curriculum
In this course, you will learn about health conditions people suffer due to ageing: the brain, central nervous systems and health conditions such as decreased sensitivity to pain, learning dysfunction and insomnia. You will learn about the heart, lungs and circulatory system and health conditions such as angina and cardiovascular disease. Moreover, you will learn skills and methods for helping clients' physical and mental health.
In addition, you will learn about the deterioration of the human body due to damage, ageing and illness; different skin conditions and how to treat them; bones, joints and muscles and illnesses that effect the comfort and mobility of patients. You will learn techniques for treating patients to improve their quality of life and how various body functions deteriorate with age; symptoms, health implications and appropriate treatments. Finally, you will examine the process of dying - the physical stages of death and what to expect; how people grieve; common emotional responses by people associated with the person dying, as well as strategies and techniques for assisting people close to the dying person.
If you’re interested in caregiving as a future career, or if you’re a health professional seeking to improve your skills, then this clear and simple course is the one for you. Learn effective caregiving skills about how to treat people suffering from various mental and physical health conditions. With this free course, you’ll learn these vital skills in just 3 hours. So start this course today, and by the end of the week, you’ll have developed an excellent new set of skills.
Module 1
How Ageing Effects the Body
In this module, you will learn about How Ageing Effects The Body and it covers topics such as Human Body (Heart, Lungs, Brain and Nervous System); Human Body (Skin and Bones); Human Body (Stomach, Intestines, Kidneys and Bladder); Human Body (Immune System, Diabetes and Senses).
Module 2
Traumatic Injuries & Preparing for Death
In this module you will learn about Traumatic Injuries & Preparing For Death; and it covers topics such as Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis; Traumatic Brain Injuries and Strokes; the Emotional Impact of Disease and Traumatic Injuries; Preparing for Death.
Module 3
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Differentiate between the process of ageing and disability.
- Describe the manner in which a range of the body’s systems deteriorates as the body ages.
- Discuss the implications the deterioration of a client's body has on a care worker’s duties.
- List a range of medical conditions that people suffer as a result of ageing.
- Develop the skills necessary to identify and treat various medical conditions.
- Realise that people with the same disability often have unique needs.
- Discuss various spinal cord injuries and the effects they have on individuals and their lifestyles.
Complete This CPD Accredited Course & Get Your Certificate!
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Career Opportunities
Caregiver
Caregivers are blessed with the holy trinity of human attributes: empathy, patience and skill. Caring for another person is not an easy task. Still, the way Caregivers manage to relieve the recipients of any burdens they may face and support them in every way possible makes it seem like a benediction.
Cardiologist
Their words inspire hope and their actions save lives. Cardiologists make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe by diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases that mainly affect the heart and blood vessels.
Dermatologist
Great skin is always in. Beautiful skin requires commitment, not a miracle. Dermatologists are medical practitioners who help patients with skin conditions take good care of their skin to wear it well for the rest of their life.
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