Social Worker in Geriatrics Course
What will I learn?
Improve your skills in providing social work services for older people with our Social Work in Geriatrics Course. Develop your understanding of health issues common in older age such as arthritis and diabetes, and find out how to offer services that take into account the specific needs of older adults. Explore new services and technologies, community support systems, and important safety practices. Learn how to conduct assessments and interviews, and communicate your results clearly. Work with different organisations to turn ideas into practical services, making sure life is comfortable and safe for older people.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below
Recognise Health Issues: Know about arthritis, diabetes, and other health conditions that affect older people.
Identify Community Support: Learn what community support and services are available for older people.
Conduct Assessments: Create good assessments for older people.
Communicate Effectively: Prepare clear reports and presentations for organisations and individuals.
Work with Organisations: Work with different organisations to provide geriatric social work services.
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.