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Instructor in Elderly Care Course

What will I learn?

Unlock the potential to improve elderly care with our Elderly Care Instructor's Course. This course is designed for those working with the elderly. You'll learn how to assess materials, design, and safety features of footwear, while also mastering how to check footwear for comfort and proper fit. You will investigate orthopedic, adaptive, and supportive shoe choices. Develop practical skills through online analysis and hands-on methods. You will also learn about common foot problems, foot health, and how to prevent foot issues. You will learn to incorporate footwear knowledge into care plans to promote movement and well-being for the elderly.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Assess footwear design: Evaluate materials and design, focusing on safety and comfort for the elderly.

Recognise orthopedic options: Identify supportive and adaptive footwear solutions suitable for older people.

Perform virtual analysis: Master online methods for checking footwear.

Incorporate footwear knowledge: Teach others about the importance of appropriate footwear when caring for the elderly.

Understand foot health: Recognise general foot problems and preventative care techniques.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.