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Home Attendant Course

What will I learn?

Enhance your skills with our Home-Based Carer Course, specifically designed for those working with older persons looking to improve their expertise. You'll learn how to develop suitable meal plans, make sure homes are safe and understand the importance of proper record-keeping. Develop daily routines that include exercise, personal hygiene and medication administration. Understand the specific care needs of older people, set up emergency procedures and provide social and emotional support. Join us for a thorough, top-quality learning experience that fits into your schedule and improves your caring skills.

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 planning meals to suit the dietary needs of older persons and making sure they stay hydrated.

Make sure homes are safe by taking precautions to help with movement and identifying potential hazards.

Keep proper records with clear plans and good teamwork between carers.

Develop daily routines that include exercise, personal hygiene and medication administration.

Provide emotional support by doing activities that stimulate the mind and encouraging social interaction.

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.