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Health And Social Care Course

What will I learn?

Improve your skills for lookin' after older people with our Health and Social Care Training. This training is for people who want to get better at takin' care of people with dementia and how to talk to patients. You will learn about how to keep their minds busy, how to make them feel part of things, and how to talk to them in a way that they understand, includin' how to help them when they are feelin' sad or scared. Learn how to make good plans for their care, make sure they are safe, and use new technology to help them. You will also learn about the different kinds of dementia and what to look for, and how to write down what you do and see so you can make sure they are gettin' the best care.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online courses available for life
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Set your own course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet needed

Develop skills

Enhance the practical skills listed below

Make care plans: Create plans that are just right for each older person, so they get the best help.

Talk good: Learn how to talk to people with dementia so they understand you and feel good.

Keep them safe: Use technology and other ways to make sure they are in a safe place.

Keep their minds busy: Plan activities that will help them think and remember things.

Write things down good: Keep good records of what you do and see, so everyone knows what's goin' on.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before beginning, feel free to change the chapters and the 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 akin to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.