Set A (CTG) | aaxonn

CARING FOR SENIORS WHO ARE AMBULANT (SET A) [CTG]

Course Objectives:

To describe the ways to deal with the physical changes in an elderly person
To demonstrate effective communication techniques when communicating with the elderly
To demonstrate infection control practices in a home setting
To demonstrate monitoring and recording of temperature, blood pressure and pulse rate
To describe the actions involved when abnormalities arise
To define the different types of diets for the elderly
To demonstrate safe practices of providing support to maintain ADLs needs of elderly
To demonstrate simple exercises for the elderly
To demonstrate administering of oral medication to the elderly
To explain the causes, effects, and prevention of falls
To describe the actions involved when the elderly falls
To discuss the actions involved during emergencies
To demonstrate basic wound dressing for cut wound

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Caregivers (Family Members/ Domestic Helpers)

3 Hours

Home-Based

S$220.00 *

1:1 (Learner to Instructor)

English, Malay, Mandarin, Burmese, Tamil

Course Information

* Caregivers Training Grant (CTG) is applicable to participants who are carers for elderly (65 years and older) or persons with disabilities.

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Course Content:

Core Curricula:

Introduction to Basic Caregiver Training
Understanding Ageing
Communicating with Elderly
Infection Control
Understanding and Monitoring of Vital Signs
Assisting to Serve Oral Medication to Elderly
Basic Skincare
Managing Emergencies
Simple Activities and Exercises for Elderly

ADL Curricula A:

Nutrition and Hydration
Feeding
Toileting
Personal Hygiene, Grooming and Dressing
Transferring, Positioning and Mobility
Falls Prevention

Elective Modules (Optional) *

* Additional charges may apply

CARE FOR URINARY CATHETER

Indications of urinary catheterisation
Draining and changing of urinary drainage bag
Cleaning of catheter tubing and bag
Preventing of catheter-related urinary tract infection

STOMA CARE

Indications of stoma
Care of stoma
Changing of stoma bag
Preventing stoma-related infection

BED BATH

Bed bath to include:
Oral care
Hair washing
Eyes, ears and toes cleaning
Perineal care
Nail care if necessary
Bed making for bed bounded elderly

TRANSFERRING, POSITIONING & MOBILITY (WHEELCHAIR)

Principles of proper body mechanics
Transferring technique from bed to wheelchair and vice versa using proper body mechanics
Positioning and turning of the elderly in bed and on chair using proper body mechanics
Types of assistive mobility devices
Use of assistive mobility devices
Storage of assistive mobility devices

Summary:

This course provides participants with opportunities to develop psychomotor skills to provide basic care for the elderly in a home setting
Note: Set A comprises Core Curricula + ADL Curricula A
Elective modules for specialised care skills are optional

CARING FOR SENIORS WHO ARE AMBULANT (SET A) [CTG]

Course Objectives:

To describe the ways to deal with the physical changes in an elderly person

To demonstrate effective communication techniques when communicating with the elderly

To demonstrate infection control practices in a home setting

To demonstrate monitoring and recording of temperature, blood pressure and pulse rate

To describe the actions involved when abnormalities arise

To define the different types of diets for the elderly

To demonstrate safe practices of providing support to maintain ADLs needs of elderly

To demonstrate simple exercises for the elderly

To demonstrate administering of oral medication to the elderly

To explain the causes, effects, and prevention of falls

To describe the actions involved when the elderly falls

To discuss the actions involved during emergencies

To demonstrate basic wound dressing for cut wound

Course Information

To register or enquire, please click on WhatsApp button or scan QR code to reach us at WhatsApp.

Course Content:

Core Curricula:

Introduction to Basic Caregiver Training

Understanding Ageing

Communicating with Elderly

Infection Control

Understanding and Monitoring of Vital Signs

Assisting to Serve Oral Medication to Elderly

Basic Skincare

Managing Emergencies

Simple Activities and Exercises for Elderly

ADL Curricula A:

Nutrition and Hydration

Feeding

Toileting

Personal Hygiene, Grooming and Dressing

Transferring, Positioning and Mobility

Falls Prevention