Course Structure
Learning Objectives:
- 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.
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:
- 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
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:
- 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.
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:
- 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
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:
- 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
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:
- 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
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:
Identify and use the basic principles of ethical behaviour for carers
Describe and investigate the philosophical basis of the ethical principles
Analyse and appraise the ethical dilemmas and plan the the right approach for the benefit the elderly person
Identify, explain and apply the values to be enhanced by carers for the elderly
Propose and find solutions in case of unethical behaviour
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:
Examine the various mental health conditions found in the elderly population and evaluate potential ways of working with such patients
Examine and provide person-centred care which is appropriate according to the mental condition of the elderly person
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
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:
- 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
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:
- 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
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
