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Introduction to Elderly Care
MQF Level 4
6 ECTS
Introduction to Elderly Care
Module Type
Compulsory
Price
€200
Part-Time
6 sessions
Full-Time
6 sessions
ECTS Credits
6 ECTS
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Module Description
The primary objective of this module is to help you gain a better understanding of older adults and the concept of old age.
This module covers two areas: i. an introduction to elderly care and the concept of old age, and ii. aspects related to delivering personal care for the elderly (from an applied approach perspective).
The first part focuses on introductory aspects of elderly care, including challenges facing elderly persons and their caregivers, psychosocial issues and diseases and changes affiliated with the ageing process. Additionally, you will better understand how to employ tools used in holistic geriatric assessment and learn how to promote the physical health of elderly.
The second part focuses on those tools and tasks related to providing personal care for the elderly, including washing, going to the toilet, dressing, moving, eating and drinking. You will learn how to provide personal care designed to ensure that elderly people can retain their independence for as long as possible, and ensure that care is delivered with sensitivity, compassion and respect for people’s privacy and dignity.
Entry Requirements
- a pass in English Language and Mathematics;
OR
- an MQF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (‘O’ Level or equivalent).
Target Audience
This course is targeted at:
- Candidates seeking a career and a formal qualification in elderly care;
- Candidates who wish to progress in their studies along the Further and Higher Education route, whilst broadening their chances of advancing in their own career path.
Career Paths
- This programme aims to prepare you to become a caregiver for elderly persons, in line with the National Occupational Standards for Elderly Care.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Project Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Assignment
Discussions
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Develop an understanding of the concept of old age, geriatric assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of a care plan.
- Be able to have an understanding on how to assess daily routines and common behavioural problems of elderly.
- Utilise appropriate terminology to enable communication with other health professionals and elderly patients.
- Be able to have an understanding of the importance of having the right skills for safe and a holistic effective elderly care, in accordance with the professional ethical practice.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of tasks and tools related to providing personal care of elderly which encompasses respect, recognition of elderly needs and dignity of the elderly.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:
- The Concept of Old Age.
- Introduction to Elderly Care.
- Aging process and Assessment.
- Carrying for Elderly with Chronic Illnesses.
- Assisting Elderly with any care that is of a personal or private nature.
- Assessment of Personal Care Needs.
- Planning and Managing Personal Care of Elderly.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Be able to understand the importance of having the right skills to conduct cognitive, social, health and fitness assessment.
- Recognise the challenges facing elderly and caregivers and identify how to tackle those challenges.
- Identify and describe various chronic diseases and common conditions associated with elderly.
- Identify the possible risks and actions to prevent elderly from any possible harm.
- Uphold the client’s privacy dignity, and respect necessary in delivering personal care and promotion of independence.
- Identify changes in clients’ feeding, drinking, bathing, and toileting routines.
Judgment Skills and Critical Abilities:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:
- Recognise the differences in beliefs and cultural practices towards care for the elderly.
Module-Specific Communication Skills :
At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand the importance of having different and appropriate communication skills to communicate with specialists and non-specialists.
Module-Specific Learner Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:
- Present own discussion and developments in a logical and organised manner through approaches of critical feedback and self-reflection.
- Engage with peers and/or team members to share and reflect on own development.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to find, download, and upload assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials, etc.
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