This Elderly Care Worker course covers the psychology of aging, common stereotypes, mental health, quality of life, and how to improve health and wellbeing for the elderly. It's perfect for those who work or want to work with the elderly and want to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Overview
This Elderly Care Worker course provides a comprehensive understanding of the psychology of older age, common stereotypes associated with elderly people, and mental health issues that can arise. You'll learn about the quality of life for elderly people and how to improve their health and wellbeing. This course is ideal for anyone interested in working with the elderly or those already working in the field who want to enhance their knowledge and skills.What Will You Learn?
- The fundamentals of the psychology of older age
- How to recognise and dispel common stereotypes of older people
- The relationship between mental health and old age
- How to enhance the quality of life for older people
- Techniques for improving the health and wellbeing of elderly individuals.
Who Should Take The Course
This Elderly Care Worker course is ideal for anyone interested in working with the elderly, including healthcare workers, social workers, and volunteers. The course is also suitable for those who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of the psychological and emotional needs of older adults.Requirements
- A genuine interest in caring for older adults and a desire to improve their quality of life.
- Basic knowledge of the English language, since the course will be taught in English.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to access online resources and complete online assessments.
- No prior qualifications are required, but some experience in healthcare or social care may be beneficial.
Course Curriculum
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- Introduction to Psychology of Older Age 00:34:00
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- Common Stereotypes of Older People 00:43:00
- Mental Health and Old Age 00:35:00
- Improving Health and Wellbeing 00:39:00
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