Course overview
This course is aimed primarily at those working with elderly people within the health and social care sector. The course will enable learners to develop effective communication skills, support individual rights and learn how to keep elderly people safe and healthy. Ultimately, learners will understand how to care for elderly people to the highest standard and the best of their ability.
This qualification covers:
- Principles of Elderly Care in the UK
- Maintaining Health and Well-being in Elderly Care
- Common Health Issues Affecting Individuals in Elderly Care
- Individual Rights in Elderly Care
- Minimising Risk in Elderly Care
- Communication within Elderly Care
Course information
Assessment involves completion of relevant work booklets or online units which are completed as distance learning and submitted to the college.
Upon completion of the course, students can apply for other distance learning programmes, use as APL for QCF qualifications where appropriate and use their newly acquired knowledge in practice.
An eagerness to care for the elderly to the highest standard, either within a current role or a possible future role.
Module textbooks are provided with all learning materials included for your directed study.
