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PSW Course

What will I learn?

Improve your social work skills with the PSW Course, specifically designed for professionals dedicated to providing excellent care for older persons. Become skilled in effective communication and showing understanding, making sure to consider cultural differences and build good relationships with clients. Get good knowledge about nutrition and planning meals that are suitable for older adults, and learn how to create safe and interesting living spaces. Increase your understanding of personal hygiene, helping with movement, and the best ways to care for older persons through ongoing learning and research. Join us to make a real difference today.

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

Become skilled in understanding cultural differences to improve how you interact with clients.

Improve your active listening skills for better communication.

Build good relationships with clients by showing understanding and respect.

Plan healthy meals that are suitable for the needs of older persons.

Make sure that assisting with movement is done safely and comfortably.

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.