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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

Lifetime access to online courses
Certificate adhering to educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing an internet connection

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.