Care Giver
The course focuses on providing the fundamental roles and responsibilities that a carer holds. You will learn about the basic legal and ethical issues of providing care and develop the skills necessary to ensure that you can communicate effectively with all members of the care service team and the client. As a caregiver, whenever you are with your clients, you face a variety of risks. As a carer you need to be able to deal with any emergency that you encounter in a calm manner. This section of the course will help you develop the skills necessary to provide care to your clients with greater peace of mind.
You will develop a strong understanding of how aging and a range of disabilities affect the body. You will then learn how to develop strategies to adapt the care you provide to any elderly or disabled clients you find in your care. This diploma course will be of great interest to all professionals working in the caregiving profession, who wish to ensure that that their skills are kept to the highest standard possible. The course will also be of great interest to any learner who is interested in a career in the caregiving profession. This diploma is consist with 11 modules as below.
Units of Competency
MODULE 1: The Fundamentals of Caregiving
- Learn more about the role of a carer and the skills they need to have to provide effective care.
- Learning Outcomes
- Roles And Responsibilities Of Carers
- Legal And Ethical Issues Of Providing Care
- Communication And The Caregiving Process
- Communicating With Individuals With Disabilities
MODULE 2: The Fundamental Skills of Caregiving
- Learn the job management skills to provide care clients in a stress free & organized manner.
- Stress Management And Organizational Skills
- Observing, Reporting And Documenting
- Cultural Differences And Caregiving
MODULE 3: Identifying and Treating Infections
- Learn more about identifying and treating infections such as tuberculosis (TB), lice and scabies, and the importance of providing nutrition and hydration to your clients. Fighting Infection
- Common Conditions: TB, Lice And Scabies
- Nutrition And Hydration
- Food Safety
MODULE 4: Preparing For and Dealing with Emergencies
- Learn how to prepare for and deal with a range of emergencies such as dealing with falls and fire safety, and how to protect both the carer and the client. Planning For Emergencies
- Medical Emergencies
- Falls And Fire Safety
MODULE 5: Diploma in Caregiving First Assessment
- Diploma In Caregiving Skills – First Assessment
MODULE 6: Understanding the Signs of Dementia
- Learn more about the various forms of dementia that people can develop, how to identify them and the impact that they can have on people’s lives.
- What Is Dementia?
- Defining Alzheimer’s disease
- The Philosophy of Dementia Care
- Working With Patients’ Families
MODULE 7: Working With Clients with Different Types of Dementia
- Learn the skills necessary to provide effective care to clients with dementia: communication, behavior management and activity planning.
- Communicating With Clients With Dementia
- Behavior Traits Of Clients With Dementia
- Planning Activities For Clients With Dementia
MODULE 8: Elderly Care – How Aging Affects the Body
- Learn how and why various systems and organs within the body deteriorate with age, and how care should be adapted for each client, depending on their general health.
- Human Body: Heart, Lungs, Brain And Nervous System
- Human Body: Skin And Bones
- Human Body: Stomach, Intestines, Kidneys And Bladder
- Human Body: Immune System, Diabetes And Senses
MODULE 9: Caring For the Disabled – Traumatic Injuries
- Learn how to differentiate between different forms of spinal cord injuries and paralysis. Learn how to support clients or loved ones who have suffered a traumatic injury and adapt your care to suit their needs. Learn about the appropriate care techniques used for a client with life-changing injuries.
- Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis
- Traumatic Brain Injuries and Strokes
- Emotional Impact of Traumatic Injuries
- Preparing For Death
MODULE 10: Diploma in Caregiving Second Assessment
- Diploma in Caregiving Skills – Second Assessment
MODULE 11: Diploma in Caregiving Final Assessment
- Diploma in Caregiving Skills – Final Assessment
- Completion of G.C.E. A/L
- English with Sinhala Language
- February / July / October
6 months + internship with salary paid
- Face to face, Theory & Practical
- Combination and theory Practical and Project Assessment
Bachelor of Community Service in Australia or any Country (UK, Canada, USA)
- Welfare worker, Community Worker, Case worker, Youth Worker, Family Support worker, Disability Services worker, Migrant Resource Worker, Community Based Correction officer, Lifestyle Coordinator, Care Worker
Duel Qualification
We offer Dual Diploma Qualification program for 1 year study duration including 6 months paid internship which students are eligible to apply for credit exemption for Bachelor Program in UK any University.