你将学到什么
Who caregivers are and what role they play
Adults who need care and the process of aging
The social and emotional needs of an older adult
How to keep an older adult - and yourself - safe
课程概况
If you are currently a caregiver or if you expect to become one, you’ll want to learn more about supporting the care needs of older adults. This course was designed specifically for you!
This course is one of several that were developed to offer the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a role as a caretaker to an older adult. This is a four-part, self-paced interactive course that offers an introduction to caregiving and is designed to complement other courses we offer.
课程大纲
Section 1: Who are carers and what they do
Carer Terminology
Carer Role & Characteristics
Assessment
Section 2: Whom will you be caring for and the process of aging
Opening poll
Body systems
Cardiovascular system
Digestive system
Musculoskeletal system
Nervous System
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Hearing
Vision
Skin
Taste & Smell
Other Chronic Illnesses or Diseases & Comorbidity
Assessment
Section 3: Social and Emotional needs of an Older Person
Reflection
Experience of Loss
Social and Emotional Needs
Assessment
Section 4: How to keep an older person and yourself as the carer safe
Reflection
Changes to sensory, physical, and mental abilities and risk of self-injury
Unsafe environment
Risk to Self
Assessment
预备知识
None
