Course description
This course begins by introducing you to the roles and responsibilities of caregivers. We study the legal and ethical issues involved in the caregiving process. You will also learn how to communicate with individuals with disabilities before covering stress management, body mechanics and organisational skills. This course also discusses the purpose of observing, reporting and documenting the condition of those in your care. We establish the importance of cultural awareness and cultural competency to create a respectful work environment. The course examines various ailments and illnesses you may encounter and describes their treatment and prevention.
The term 'dementia' refers to a spectrum of brain disorders of varying intensity that hamper thought and memory. This course examines dementia and Alzheimer's disease and trains you to cope with such conditions sensitively. We also show you how to work with patients' families. The course then studies how ageing affects the body, the emotional impact of disease and traumatic injuries and the steps involved in preparing for a patient's death.
Caring for the aged and people suffering from physical and emotional disabilities requires compassion and understanding. This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective care to any client or family member in your charge, including the ability to deal with emergencies calmly. Sign up for this course to boost your caregiving skills in just a few short hours. Whether you intend to look after a loved one yourself or want to become a professional caregiver, this course helps you take care of those who need it most.
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Training content
Module 1: The Fundamentals of Caregiving
Description: What are the fundamentals of caregiving? In this module, you will be brought through this, starting with the responsibilities of a caregiver and their roles. A brief on legal & ethical issues to be aware of will be given. Before delving into a discussion on communication in caregiving, in particular communication with individuals who have a disabil
- Learning Outcomes
- The Roles & Responsibilities of Carers
- Legal & Ethical Issues in Caregiving
- Communications & the Caregiving Process
- Communicating with Individuals with Disabilities
- Lesson Summary
Module 2: Fundamental Skills in Caregiving
Description: 3 units of interactive presentations: Stress Management and Organizational Skills; Observing, Reporting and Documenting; Cultural Differences and Caregiving. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.
- Learning Outcomes
- Stress Management & Organisational Skills
- Observing, Reporting & Documenting
- Cultural Differences & Caregiving
- Lesson Summary
Module 3: Infections, Nutrition & Food Safety
Description: Four units of interactive presentations: Fighting Infection; Common Conditions: TB, Lice and Scabies; Nutrition and Hydration; Food Safety. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.
- Learning Outcomes
- Fighting Infections
- Common Conditions: TB, Lice & Scabies
- Nutrition & Hydration
- Food Safety
- Lesson Summary
Module 4: Emergencies, Falls & Fire Safety
Description: 3 units of interactive presentations: Planning for Emergencies; Medical Emergencies; Falls and Fire Safety. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.
- Learning Outcomes
- Planning for Emergencies
- Medical Emergencies
- Falls & Fire Safety
- Lesson Summary
Diploma in Caregiving - First Assessment
Description: This assessment will test your knowledge of the following modules from the Diploma in Caregiving course: Module 1: The Fundamentals of Caregiving; Module 2: Fundamental Skills in Caregiving; Module 3: Infections, Nutrition & Food Safety; Module 4: Emergencies, Falls & Fire Safety. You can repeat this assessment in order to pass it.
- Assessment: Diploma in Caregiving - First Assessment
Module 6: Understanding Dementia
Description: 4 units of interactive presentations: What is Dementia?; Defining Alzheimer's Disease; The Philosophy of Dementia Care; Working With Patients’ Families. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.
- Learning Outcomes
- What is Dementia?
- Defining Alzheimer's Disease
- The Philosophy of Dementia Care
- Working With Patients’ Families
- Lesson Summary
Module 7: Working with Clients with Dementia
Description: 3 units of interactive presentations: Communicating with Clients with Dementia; Behavior Traits of Clients with Dementia; Planning Activities for Clients with Dementia. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.
- Learning Outcomes
- Communicating with Clients with Dementia
- Behaviour Traits of Clients with Dementia
- Planning Activities for Clients with Dementia
- Lesson Summary
Module 8: How Ageing Affects the Body
Description: 4 units of interactive presentations: 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). This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.
- Learning Outcomes
- Human Body: Skin & Bones
- Human Body: Stomach, Intestines, Kidneys & Bladder
- Human Body: Immune System, Diabetes & Senses
- Human Body: Heart, Lungs, Brain & Nervous System
- Lesson Summary
Module 9: Traumatic Injuries & Preparing for Death
Description: 4 units of interactive presentations: Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis; Traumatic Brain Injuries and Strokes; Emotional Impact of Disease and Traumatic Injuries; Preparing for Death. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.
- Learning Outcomes
- Spinal Cord Injuries & Paralysis
- Emotional Impact of Disease & Traumatic Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injuries & Strokes
- Preparing for Death
- Lesson Summary
Diploma in Caregiving - Second Assessment
Description: This assessment will test your knowledge of the following modules from the Diploma in Caregiving course: Module 6: Understanding Dementia; Module 7: Working with Clients with Dementia; Module 8: How Aging Affects the Body; Module 9: Traumatic Injuries & Preparing for Death. You can repeat this assessment in order to pass it.
- Assessment: Diploma in Caregiving - Second Assessment
Course assessment
- Assessment: Diploma in Caregiving - End of Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Outline the fundamental roles and responsibilities of a care worker
- Describe the various legal issues that a caregiver must consider when working with a client
- Describe how to identify, treat and prevent the spread of a range of medical conditions
- Identify the correct actions to take in the event of various medical emergencies
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