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Care Course

What will I learn?

Improve your skills in caring for older persons with our comprehensive Care Course, specifically designed for those working in Namibia's care sector. You'll learn about important areas such as safety and preventing falls, understanding dementia, and proper nutrition for older adults. You'll also master essential caregiving skills, how to manage medications, and how to communicate effectively. Furthermore, you'll learn how to encourage social interaction and create relaxing evening routines. This practical and relevant course will equip you to provide outstanding care with confidence and compassion, keeping in mind the unique needs of older Namibians.

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

Master fall prevention: Put in place safety measures to protect older Namibian patients from falls.

Recognise signs of dementia: Learn to spot the symptoms of dementia and understand how it progresses.

Plan suitable nutrition for the elderly: Prepare meals that meet their dietary requirements and make sure they get enough fluids.

Improve social skills: Encourage activities that stimulate the mind and promote social engagement.

Manage medications correctly: Learn how to schedule, give, and record medications safely and accurately.

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.