30-Hours Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled
Credit hours
3
Supporting older people and those with disabilities calls for practical skill and sensitivity. Units cover common health conditions, personal care and hygiene, mobility and physical health, nutrition and feeding, and help with medication. Emotional support, communication, cultural sensitivity and personal boundaries are also explored, suiting home carers, care assistants and family carers.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Elderly and Disability Care
- 02Health Conditions and Disabilities
- 03Personal Care and Hygiene Assistance
- 04Promoting Mobility and Physical Health
- 05Nutrition and Feeding Assistance
- 06Medication and Healthcare Management
- 07Emotional Support and Communication
- 08Cultural Sensitivity and Personal Boundaries
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