Course Structure
Learning Objectives:
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- Define the role of carer for the elderly and apply the skills learnt within this context
- Develop and apply skills in addressing the needs of the elderly person.
- Understand the potential effects of medication and compliance problems on elderly individuals and provide assistance in treatment appropriately and patiently;
- Assist other professionals in providing professional care to support older persons in a professional and conscientious manner
- Understand and critically reflect on the implications of the standards of care for the elderly people and make suggestions for review and improvement of the services provided.
- Enable older people to make choices about their care through effective interpersonal communication and consultations with them to support them live independently as much as possible
- Be organised in the assistance of the management of chronic conditions and co-morbidities
- Collaborate and liaise with other team members and across the secondary/primary care interface to ensure effective transfers of care.
- Promote the patients’ sense of identity and personal dignity
- Identify the needs of the elderly persons and carry out tasks accordingly in an efficient and effective manner
- Outline solidarity strategies with colleagues, patients, relatives and other people whom they meet during their work duty.
- Maintain professionalism, integrity and ethical behaviour throughout their work.
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Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/Synchronous & asynchronous forums
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment/Peer Review/MCQ/Group work
Total Contact Hours:
18
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
22
Assessment Hours:
10
Learning Outcomes:
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- Investigate the developmental stages of the elderly person from a physical perspective and provide the care according to the specific needs
- Investigate the developmental stages of the elderly person from a socio-emotional perspective and provide the care according to the specific needs
- Investigate the developmental stages of the elderly person from a cognitive perspective and provide the care according to the specific needs
- Examine and deal with family issues related to the needs of the elderly from a developmental perspective
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Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/ Synchronous & asynchronous forums
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment/Peer Review/MCQ/Group work
Total Contact Hours:
18
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
22
Assessment Hours:
10
Learning Outcomes:
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- Build professional relationships with the elderly person, staff and family members
- Use communication and coaching skills with the elderly
- Work within a team setting of professionals for the benefit of the elderly person.
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Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/Synchronous & asynchronous forums
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment/Peer Review/MCQ/Group work
Total Contact Hours:
18
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
22
Assessment Hours:
10
Learning Objectives:
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- Examine what a healthy diet includes and propose solutions in cases of difficulty.
- Investigate the particular needs of elderly persons in relation to nutritional needs and deficiencies and propose solutions
- Examine physical problems that elderly persons have that cause problems with feeding and propose solutions
- Examine and demonstrate what to look out for while feeding elderly persons and propose solutions
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Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/Synchronous & asynchronous forums
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment/Peer Review/MCQ/Group work
Total Contact Hours:
18
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
22
Assessment Hours:
10
Learning Outcomes:
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- Examine and apply the main health and safety hazards within the healthcare setting
- Examine and apply the health and safety issues that are particularly related to the elderly due to their health problems
- Identify and choose ways of avoiding health and safety hazards of every kind
- Maintain and suggest improvement in health and safety procedures particular within the setting of a home for the elderly
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Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/Synchronous & asynchronous forums
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment/Peer Review/MCQ/Group work
Total Contact Hours:
24
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
56
Assessment Hours:
20
Learning Outcomes:
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- Outline and investigate the main needs of elderly persons in the community and propose solutions
- Outline and investigate the main needs of elderly persons in the acute setting and propose solutions
- Outline and investigate the main needs of elderly persons in the long-term setting and propose solutions
- Recognize and appraise how to improve the quality of life of elderly persons in all levels of care and propose solutions
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Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/Synchronous & asynchronous forums
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment/Peer Review/MCQ/Group work
Total Contact Hours:
18
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
22
Assessment Hours:
10
Learning Outcomes:
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Identify and use the basic principles of ethical behaviour for carers
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Describe and investigate the philosophical basis of the ethical principles
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Analyse and appraise the ethical dilemmas and plan the the right approach for the benefit the elderly person
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Identify, explain and apply the values to be enhanced by carers for the elderly
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Propose and find solutions in case of unethical behaviour
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Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/Synchronous & asynchronous forums
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment/Peer Review/MCQ/Group work
Total Contact Hours:
18
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
22
Assessment Hours:
10
Learning Outcomes:
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Examine the various mental health conditions found in the elderly population and evaluate potential ways of working with such patients
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Examine and provide person-centred care which is appropriate according to the mental condition of the elderly person
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Examine ways how to collaborate with other professionals in providing care to persons with mental health conditions and support other professionals in order to help
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Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/Synchronous & asynchronous forums
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment/Peer Review/MCQ/Group work
Total Contact Hours:
18
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
22
Assessment Hours:
10
Learning Outcomes:
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- Examine and apply the basic clinical skills and their correct and appropriate use
- Examine the rationale for carrying out the basic skills in a safe and efficient manner
- Examine the protocols or the correct way to carry out the basic skills and propose alternative solutions in case of difficulties
- Identify when and how to refer to superiors when necessary in relation to carrying out the basic clinical skills
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Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/Synchronous & asynchronous forums
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment/Peer Review/MCQ/Group work
Total Contact Hours:
24
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
56
Assessment Hours:
20
Learning Outcomes:
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- Compose, set up and write an excellent learner portfolio
- Examine and apply the importance of personal development even during practice.
- Be reflective and able to evaluate work done with the elderly person
- Write and evaluate SMART goals towards performance
- Demonstrate through self-reflection the importance to promote active ageing
- Work professionally under supervision of other professionals
- Use professional and clinical practices appropriately and according to the needs of the clients
- Support elderly persons in their day-to-day needs according to professional and clinical practices for at least 187-hour placement in a home/residence for the elderly to promote independence
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Mode of Teaching:
Practical
Mode of Assessment:
Logbook
Total Contact Hours:
10
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
187
Self-Study Hours:
0
Assessment Hours:
3
