Disability Support Course
What will I learn?
Sharpen your skills in caring for older folks with our Disability Support Course, made for people in the care profession who want to get better at their jobs in a way that's flexible and top-notch. You'll learn how to spot and sort out dangers in the places where people are cared for, put good safety rules in place, and get ready for anything that might happen. Get good at talking to people who have trouble thinking clearly, make care plans that are just right for each person, and help people do things for themselves by showing them how to adapt. You'll also learn about problems people have getting around and how to help them stay social, so you can look after them properly.
Apoia's Differentials
Develop skills
Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below
Keep things safe: See what's dangerous and put rules in place in places where people are looked after.
Chat properly: Get good at talking and using your body language to make sure people understand you.
Make care plans: Create plans that are just for each person and change them if you need to, to give them the best help.
Help people be independent: Find the right balance between helping people and letting them do things for themselves.
Help people get around: Use ways of doing things and things that help people move safely.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can 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 equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.