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Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled
A practical, person-centred course for family and professional caregivers supporting older adults and people with disabilities. Covers mobility, personal care, nutrition, communication, chronic conditions, home safety and emotional wellbeing. Completion certifies course training, not a clinical licence.
9h13 lessonsCertificate included
$182.00
Enroll now- Rich lessons, games & a final exam
- Lifetime access to course content
- Verifiable certificate (valid 24 months)
What you'll learn
- Provide respectful, person-centred care to older and disabled adults
- Support safe mobility and prevent falls
- Assist with personal care, nutrition and hydration
- Communicate effectively with sensory and cognitive impairments
- Recognise common chronic conditions and respond to home emergencies
Syllabus
1. Foundations of Elderly and Disability Care · 1 lessons
- Read: Foundations of Elderly and Disability Care7 min
2. Person-Centred and Respectful Care · 1 lessons
- Read: Person-Centred and Respectful Care7 min
3. Mobility Assistance and Fall Prevention · 1 lessons
- Read: Mobility Assistance and Fall Prevention7 min
4. Assistive Devices and Adaptive Equipment · 1 lessons
- Read: Assistive Devices and Adaptive Equipment7 min
5. Personal Care and Hygiene Assistance · 1 lessons
- Read: Personal Care and Hygiene Assistance7 min
6. Nutrition and Hydration for Older and Disabled Adults · 1 lessons
- Read: Nutrition and Hydration for Older and Disabled Adults7 min
7. Communication with Sensory and Cognitive Impairments · 1 lessons
- Read: Communication with Sensory and Cognitive Impairments7 min
8. Common Chronic Conditions in Aging · 1 lessons
- Read: Common Chronic Conditions in Aging7 min
9. Understanding Physical and Intellectual Disabilities · 1 lessons
- Read: Understanding Physical and Intellectual Disabilities7 min
10. Skin Integrity and Pressure Injury Prevention · 1 lessons
- Read: Skin Integrity and Pressure Injury Prevention7 min
11. Emotional Wellbeing and Social Inclusion · 1 lessons
- Read: Emotional Wellbeing and Social Inclusion7 min
12. Home Safety and Emergency Preparedness · 1 lessons
- Read: Home Safety and Emergency Preparedness7 min
13. Final exam · 1 lessons
- Final exam (25 questions)25 min