Caregiving & Elderly Care
Care for elderly people and others with compassion and professional skill.
Course overview
Caring for others is a respected and growing profession. You learn personal care, safe handling, nutrition, first aid and compassionate communication, and how to support older people at home or in care centres.
Every module combines short theory sessions with hands-on practice, so you finish with real projects and a portfolio, not just notes. Entry requirements: Open to adults. Caring attitude.
Course outline
6 modules over 8 weeks. Select a module to see what you will cover.
Roles, ethics and dignity in care.
Bathing, dressing, feeding and mobility.
Meals for older and sick people.
Basic first aid and responding to emergencies.
Dementia, diabetes, hypertension and mobility issues.
Empathy, family support and care records.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Provide safe personal care
- Prepare suitable meals
- Respond to emergencies with first aid
- Communicate with compassion
- Work in homes or care centres
What you can become
Graduates of this course go on to roles and businesses such as:
Tools and skills you will use
Study options
Choose the schedule that suits you. New students start on the 1st of every month.
- Morning Session
- Evening Session
- Weekend Session
- Monday – Wednesday
- Wednesday – Friday
- E-Learning
What is included
- Practical and materials fee: free
- Certificate and graduation: free
- Computer lab, library and internet: free
- School bag: free
- Access to membership programs
- Career and employability guidance
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