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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
An introductory course in Health and safety, CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 online courses describes the basics of what makes a great caregiver. It explores the understanding of an efficient caregiver’s mindset. The training simultaneously imparts knowledge on adapting it to practice regular safety routines necessary for providing superior care quality.
CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 by edX is a five-week course. Here participants will be introduced to the practices, roles, and cultural aspects of caregiving to older adults. They will also learn the standard techniques in safety concerning sensitive and intimate practices such as bathing or using the toilet facilities.
Taught by Karolinska Institutet and Home Instead Senior Care (USA)’s faculty, the CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 certification syllabus requires a weekly study time of one to three hours and employs a self-paced type of learning. This program is designed in collaboration with CARE and is supported by EIT Health.
The Highlights
- Supported by EIT Health
- Certification course
- English transcripts of all videos
- A Care Campus project collaboration
- Karolinska Institutet and Home Instead Senior Care educators
- An introductory curriculum in Health and Safety
- Short term, online learning
- Payable certificate and free auditing
- Self-paced studying
- Weekly study time of one to three hours
- Five-week syllabus
Programme Offerings
- Five-Week Course
- Weekly study time of one to three hours
- Self-paced learning
- Online Course
- Supported by EIT Health
- Short-term education
- Educators from Karolinska Institutet and Home Instead Senior Care
- Certification awarded
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 3571 | yes | Karolinska Institute, Solna |
- CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 by edX is free. If a learner wants the verified certificate post-completion, they must pay Rs 3,571 .
CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 fee structure
Course Name | Fee |
CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 | Free. |
CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 (certificate qualification) | Rs .3,571 |
Eligibility Criteria
To join the CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 certification program, candidates need to know about the CARE Introduction to Caregiving for Older Adults by edX. This will help them gain a deeper understanding of the program.
What you will learn
Upon completion of the CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 programs, participants will gain insights about the following topics:
- Assistance in the use of bathroom and toilet facilities
- Assistance in bathing and showering
- Precautions for safe personal care
- The mindset of a caregiver
Who it is for
CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 certification program is best suited for people who are practicing or interested in a career in caregiving for the elderly, such as:
- Professionals in geriatric care
- Caregivers for older adults
Admission Details
Potential candidates can participate in the CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 certification program through these steps.
Step 1: Candidates should register themselves on edX. If they have a pre-existing ID, they should log in with their details. If not, they can either start a new one or register through social IDs (Facebook, Google, Microsoft, or Apple).
Step 2: Search for ‘CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2’ on the website or connect to https://www.edx.org/course/care-supporting-older-adult-personal-care-independ. On the webpage, click on ‘Enroll’.
Step 3: Candidates will redirect to a page to confirm about qualifying for a certificate. If they do not need one, they can directly join the course upon confirmation of the choice. In case they need one, they can enroll after paying the fee.
Application Details
The CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 program does not have a separate application form for joining. Candidates can sign up with their email address, residential country name, password, public username, and full name, or their Microsoft, Facebook, Google, or Apple account to begin with the course. If they already have an account, they can log in and proceed.
The Syllabus
Karolinska Institute, Solna Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course faculty includes Susanne Guidetti and Anneliese Lilienthal from the Karolinska Institutet and Laurie Owen from Home Instead Senior Care, USA.
Yes, CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 is a 100% online course, and individuals across the globe can join and participate.
Yes. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology or EIT Health supports this course.
Candidates should undertake the CARE Introduction to Caregiving for Older Adults online course by edX, before starting this one.