This CPD award aims at equipping course participants with the competences, knowledge and skills necessary to provide holistic care to elderly patients. It focuses mainly on the unique healthcare needs of the elderly population, including age-related changes, common health conditions, and psychosocial considerations.
Throughout the course, participants will explore topics such as geriatric assessment, medication management, nutrition, mobility, and end-of-life care. Emphasis will be placed on promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life for elderly individuals, while also addressing the challenges and complexities associated with caring for the elderly. By the end of the CPD award, participants will hold deeper understanding of the physical, emotional, and social aspects of aging, as well as the skills necessary to provide person-centered care to elderly patients.
As a CPD award, this award is meant for persons who are currently employed within Health Care institutions. These may include Charge Nurses, Practice Nurses, Deputy Charge Nurses, Senior Staff Nurses, Practice Nurses, Staff Nurses, ore Enrolled Nurses.
Charge Nurse, Practice Nurse, Deputy Charge Nurse, Senior Staff Nurse, Practice Nurse, Staff Nurse, Enrolled Nurse,
The learner will be able to:
- Recognise health care needs and challenges that the elderly face
- Apply gerontological nursing principles to improve the care and quality of life of elderly patients.
- Implement effective communication strategies tailored to elderly patients.
- Manage common geriatric syndromes and health conditions.
- Recognize atypical presentations of diseases in the elderly
- Administer nutritional assessment in elderly care.
- Apply strategies for supporting patients with dementia and their families.
- Employ cognitive assessment tools and interventions for cognitive impairments.
- Identifying mental health conditions: depression, anxiety, and dementia.
Written Test
