Program Overview

Undergraduate/Postgraduate Certificate of Achievement in Care of the Older Person

Overview

This short course will cover how we age and the issues we face, including some of the common conditions seen in older people and health promotion to support ‘wellness’. Cultural bias and personal values will also be explored.

This course can be completed at both level 6 and level 7.

Why us?

• This course has been created and delivered by practitioners who specialise within their area of nursing. Years of experience and knowledge have provided a great interest from practitioners in wanting to attend our courses
• Based in The John Dawson Sciences Complex which contains the Living Lab, an integrated facility, supported with IT connectivity that enables a range of patient journeys and scenarios to be modelled

Course structure

This course is delivered face-to-face at our city campus. It will take place across five sessions over ten weeks. The course can be completed at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level. You will be assessed through a 3,500 word essay.

Topics covered include:

• National policy, legislation and research developments in care of the older person
• Safeguarding, Mental Capacity and Elder Abuse
• The importance of multidisciplinary input and collaborative working
• Promoting ‘wellness’ and providing an appropriate environment and meaningful activity
• Supporting the carer by utilising partnership working and voluntary agencies/societies
• Issues in ageing: Osteoporosis, Falls, Delirium and Dementia, and Parkinson’s Disease
• Telehealth

Facilities

This course is based in The John Dawson Sciences Complex on City Campus, which boasts excellent facilities and cutting-edge equipment thanks to multi-million-pound investments.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for Ireland. Please contact the Student Admin team.

This course is aimed at registered health professionals who have studied at Level 5 and above.

Fees and finance

The fee for this course is £750.

The employer usually meets the cost of the course – we advise you to speak to your workforce development lead before applying.

We also accept self-funded applicants and encourage anyone wishing to explore their options to contact.

This information was correct at the time of publication.