COURSES
Care For The Elderly
This program is an accredited qualification and was designed specifically for the care of the elderly.
Care for the Elderly; Concept on Aging, Injuries, and First Aid
Overview:
This program is an accredited qualification and was designed specifically for the care of the elderly. The course
familiarizes students with the roles and responsibilities of the caregiver, including assessing of their needs in all aspects
of care, recognizing signs and symptoms of injury and illness, and assisting them in their ADL’s with respect to advancing
age, and those who is suffering from injury and illness. Care givers, students will learn and be assessed on their practical
ability to deal with the basic needs on the care, management of injuries on different emergency situations that require
first aid. They will also learn the proper way on how assist them in their full level of functioning and be able to assess
further needs and assistance to promote wellness and to conduct full CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation).
Training Approach
This program includes simulation of actual emergencies to ensure that attendees are competent in administering the proper treatment or care necessary to save lives and can be tailored to specific to the elderly care. Training manuals and course content are based on best practice, international standards, as well as legislation and regulatory requirements of the local regulatory authority. Students are assessed for competence by an instructor/assessor and complete a written exam.
Course Duration: 6 Hours
Certifications Earned: HABC – 3 Year International Certificate
Topics Covered:
✓ Introduction to Caregiving
✓ Roles and responsibilities of caregiver
✓ Communication and the caregiving process
• Communication with individuals with disabilities
✓ Fundamentals of caregiving
✓ Basic hygiene including PPE
✓ Assisting elderly in ADL’s
✓ Assisting elderly with special needs
• Stroke
• Dementia
• Diabetes
✓ Basic Life Support/ First Aid
• CPR
• Choking
• Stroke
• Heart attack
• Diabetes
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