Certificate Course in Old Age Care Giving

Certificate in Aged Care courses gives the students the facilities to care for the elderly or injured in their homes or in residential aged care centres.

After gaining hands-on experience through work placements, the students are ready to step into a job. The need for Aged Care workers is sky-rocketing as Global population ages, the employment oppurtunities are plenty.

The students can study when it suits them, and work at their own pace. Depending on the course, the students could also be finished in as little as 3 months.

Course Fees:

INR 15,000

Course Duration:

3 Months

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Old Age Care Giving: What is it about?

This course deals with the health conditions of people suffering due to:

1.The students will study ageing :.the brain, central nervous system of the patients.

2.They will study health conditions such as decreased sensitivity to pain,

3.They will learn dysfunction and insomnia.

4.They will learn about the heart, lungs and circulatory system and health conditions such as angina,and cardiovascular disease.

5.They will also learn experiences and methods for helping client’s physical and mental health.

6. In addition, they will learn about deterioration of the human body due to accident, aging and illness.

7.They will learn different skin conditions and their treatment; bones, joints, muscles and illnesses that affect the comfort and movement of the patients.

8.They will learn methods for approaching patients to improve their quality of life and the various process of body functions degeneration with age; symptoms, health implications and proper treatments.

9.Finally, they will examine the process of dying- the physical ages of death and what to expect; how people grieve; common emotional responses by people associated with the person dying.

10. They will also learn the strategies and techniques of assisting people close to the dying person.

If you are interested in care giving as a future career, or if you are a health professional seeking to improve your skills, then this clear and simple course is the one for you. Learn effective care giving skills about how to treat people suffering from various mental and physical health conditions. With this course , the students will learn these vital skills in 3 months Start this course today and by the end of the quarter they will have developed an excellent new set of skills in Old Age Care Giving.

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Old Age Care Giving: Admission Process

Interested candidates can fill up the form Online/ Offline for Admission.

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Old Age Care Giving: Syllabus and Course Description

A month-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated here.

1st Month	2nd Month	3rd Month
(a ) Introduction/aim/scope of the course (b) Introduction to disability : Disease, impairment, Disability, handicap and changing concepts (c) Types of Disability : – Visual Impairment, – Hearing & Speech Impairment – Locomotor Disability – Mental Retardation – Multiple Disability – Mental Illness – Autism – Cerebral palsy (d) Prevention, Causation, psychosocial Impact of disability on the individual / family / community. (e) Statutory provisions in the field of disability, concessions benefits under various schemes of Govt. of India for persons with disability.	Assessment • Fundamentals of functional Abilities- • Functional Assessment • ADL	Nutrition : • Importance of a Balanced diet • Myths about diet
Anatomy, Physiology and Human Development To Provide basic knowledge about the structure and function of different parts of the body so as to develop an understanding about the functioning of human body. Organization of the body Different systems – Basics on Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive – Sensory organ (structure, function & physiology), Endocrine organs. Typical and Atypical Development (Cognitive, Language and Socio emotional development)	Care Giving & promotion of Independence skills: • Provision of good home care • Universal precautions • Maintaining personal hygiene • Environmental hygiene • Bed making • Prevention of bed sores • Bed bath(sponge bath), mouth care • Taking & Recording of temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure etc. • Simple sterilization methods and prevention of cross infection • Positioning & transferring skills • Nutrition and feeding including preparation of simple therapeutic diet • Nasal feeding skills • Cleanliness • Regular bowel movement and urination • Assisting in exercise, rest and sleep • Health education • First Aid – • How to control bleeding from a wound, cuts, scrapes etc. • Use of Aids & appliances • Effects of sensory alterations, including stress for patients and staff, sensory overload and deprivation, sleep and rest disturbances in the critical care unit. This section will also cover the dying process and death. – Immobility in severely disabled/critically ill persons including pain management, would healing and altered body image	Enabling Caregivers- • Counseling-individual/group/family • Networking skills • Early signs of caregivers’ distress • Coping with stress & need for Support of the Care givers • Developing positive attitude • Leadership • Importance of interpersonal relationship • Importance of understanding the difficulties and needs of disabled persons
Health & Personal Hygiene Fundamentals of Health : • Definition of Health (Physical & Mental) and Illness • Personal hygiene. • Oral diseases & Dental hygiene • Differences between infectious and noninfectious diseases	Handling Emergencies: • Recognizing & responding to Emergencies • How to administer medicines, appropriately and on time • Care during fever, loss of consciousness, choking, drowning, when breathing stops, breathlessness etc. • Giving first aid for burns, poisoning, snake bites etc.	Documentation & Accounts Maintenance
–	–	Code of Conduct : • Roles and responsibility of a Care Giver • Prevention of and protection against abuse – verbal, sexual, physical, financial, etc. • Do’s & Don’ts • Impact of the critical environment

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Old Age Care Giving: Who Should Opt?

Eligibility For Admission :

Qualification: The minimum entry qualifications would
be 10th or equivalent pass.

Medium of Instruction – Hindi, English or Bengali.

Skills Required

Effective Communication Skills

Empathy

Patience

Positivity

Keen Observation Skills

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Old Age Care Giving: Career Prospects

Working with older can be a pleasant and meaningful employment path. As the population continues to age, there are a growing number of real career opportunities for people who have the talent, professional background and skills to provide positive support to older persons who may need additional assistance.

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Top Companies Offering Jobs

Salary Scope

The average salary for an Elder Care Assistant is ₹ 13,282 per month in India. Salary estimates are based on 39 salaries submitted anonymously to Indeed by Elder Care Assistant employees, users, and collected from past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months.

Top Recruiting Areas & Top Job Profiles

Student Can Get Jobs Or Make Their Career in (Recruiting Areas)

Clinics

Home Care Facilities

Hospitals

Residentials Establishments

Assisted Living Facilities

Old Age Home

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Certificate Course in Old Age Care Giving: Student Queries

Do you need a qualification to figure in aged care?

Most support or personal care workers learn the skills required to work as a carer through experience and training. In fact, more than half of aged and disabled carers have a Certificate III, IV or Diploma qualification.

What is the qualification required to work in aged care?

To become an Aged Care Worker you are generally required to complete a qualification in individual support or undertake a trainee ship.

What jobs are in aged care?

Aged Care Worker. (also known as Personal Care Worker, Personal Carer) As an aged care worker, you will provide home support.
Residential Support Worker.
Community Support Worker.
Assistant in Nursing (AIN) .

Registered Nurse

How are the preparation for the job interview?

Final tips

. Do your research on the facility and the elderly care services they offer.
. Prepare a couple of questions to ask the interviewer.
. Refresh your mind on your CV.
. Shake the hand of the person/people conducting your interview.
. Keep regular eye contact throughout your interview.

Is aged care course tough?

Aged Care is hard, is a reward gaining course at the same time. And in saying that, it can also be sad at times, considering that most of your clients are at the end of there life, or approaching that stage of death, but in time u will get better at dealing with death and grieving families.

How do I do an Aged Care resume?

Those seeking to work as Personal Care Workers should be able to highlight in their resumes a caring nature, physical fitness, strength, good interpersonal skills, and very basic medical knowledge. Based on our collection of example resumes, most candidates for this role hold a high school diploma or the equivalent.

What is geriatric client?

Geriatric care management is that the process of designing and coordinating care of the elderly et al. with physical and/or mental impairments to satisfy their future care needs, improve their quality of life, and maintain their independence for as long as possible.

What are the duties of aged care worker?

Aged Care Worker may expect to perform:

Provide friendly, compassionate support to the elderly by helping with daily living, care and hygiene. Typical duties include showering, dressing and eating. Arrange and supervise activities designed to reinforce physical, social and emotional well being.

What are the talents needed to figure with elders?

Important Caregiver Skills to Keep Seniors Happy in Their Home

. Effective Communication Skills
. Empathy
. Patience
. Positivity
. Keen observation skills
. Body language skills
. Conclusion
.

What is care in aged care?

Personal care, Assistance with personal hygiene, washing, showering, bathing, dressing, feeding and toileting.

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