Social Worker in Geriatrics Course
What will I learn?
Enhance your expertise in geriatric care social work with our Social Work in Geriatric Care Course. Delve into understanding common health concerns like arthritis and diabetes, and learn to tailor your support to the specific needs of older adults. Explore available resources and support systems. Master the art of conducting assessments and effectively communicating your findings. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to translate insights into practical care plans, ensuring well-being and support for seniors.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below
Identify health concerns: Recognise arthritis, diabetes, and other common health conditions in older adults.
Understand resource availability: Learn about available community resources and support systems for the elderly.
Conduct assessments: Create effective assessment strategies for elderly clients.
Communicate effectively: Tailor reports and presentations for relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate in care planning: Work with healthcare teams to integrate geriatric insights into care plans.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload.
- Choose which chapter to start with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can add
You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below
This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.