Caring for the Elderly QLS Level 3

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349 GBP

English

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Course description

Britain has an ageing population and the care sector is expected to increase significantly over the next few years. Specialist skills will be required in order to care for the elderly, you can study these skills on this home learning course.

Course Content

Unit 1: Health and Social Care

The Care Quality Commission
Types of care available to the elderly
Roles of workers within health and social care

Unit 2: Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

Safeguarding of vulnerable adults (SOVA)
Categories of abuse
Procedure in circumstances where abuse is suspected
Confidentiality
Legislation: the Data Protection Act
The Human Rights Act
Equality and Diversity

Unit 3: Enhancing Relationships

Principles of person-centred care
Care planning
Assessment
Record keeping
Verbal communication
Non-verbal communication

Unit 4: Health and Safety

Health and Safety Legislation (1974)
Risk assessment
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Cleaning agents and chemicals
Bodily fluids
Administering and storing medication
Consent
Moving and handling
Transferring service users
Infection control

Unit 5: Management of Dementia and End of Life Care

Nutrition
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Fibre
Fluids
Vitamins
Minerals
Signs of malnutrition
Types of dementia
Diagnosing dementia
Support services
Difficulties particular to dementia
Activities that help people with dementia
The Mental Capacity Act
Deprivation of Liberties Act
End of life care
Gold Standards Framework

Unit 6: Common Conditions in the Elderly

Diabetes
Care of the skin
Prevention of pressure sores
Congestive heart failure
High blood pressure
Infection
Lung disease
Problems with valves
Obesity

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Pay Now: GBP 349.00
OR 6 Monthly Instalments of GBP 67.35 with a deposit of GBP
44.90 totalling 449

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