Course Description: Caring for people from English-speaking backgrounds involves recognising that even within seemingly familiar language and ...
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Course Description: Transitions in care are pivotal moments in an older person’s life, often involving complexities and risks that require careful...
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Course Description: Heart failure is a progressive condition that affects millions of people worldwide, with older adults at greater risk. This co...
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Course Description: Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It affects millions globally, with an estimated 1 in 3 pe...
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Course Description: Osteoarthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions in older people, and its impact on mobility, comfort and independe...
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Course Description: Dyspepsia is a common symptom in older people and is often under managed due to difficulty in diagnosis due to late presentati...
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Course Description: Older adults face a significantly higher risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), such as angina and myocardial infarc...
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Course Description: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a common and preventable cause of morbidity in older people. If untreated, DVT can lead to serio...
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Course Description: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects a person’s ability to control their movement. This course wil...
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Course Description: A holistic approach to wound assessment is essential for effective wound management. This course outlines common types and cha...
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Course Description: There are a number of chronic respiratory conditions that require the use of respiratory aids to support the individual. This ...
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Course Description: Heat packs and cold packs can be used to provide non-pharmacological pain relief and manage acute soft tissue injuries. This c...
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Course Description: Older people are at risk of weight loss due to a variety of factors. It is vital that staff understand how to monitor and mana...
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Course Description: A chronic respiratory condition can have a significant impact on an older person’s quality of life. This course will explore a...
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Course Description: Explore why older people are more at risk of skin tears and how to reduce this risk. Learn how to assess and dress a skin tear...
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Course Description: Examine continence management and its importance in maintaining the dignity and comfort of the older person. Learn how to ident...
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Course Description: Recognise some of the physiological changes that occur as people age and how this can impact their day to day life and care. L...
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Course Description: There are physical, psychological and practical difficulties associated with low vision and hearing. Equip yourself with strat...
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Course Description: Care staff play a vital role in monitoring the needs of people they support. This course describes how to recognise changes in...
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Course Description: People who take multiple medications are at increased risk from adverse effects and reduced quality of life. Recognise the imp...
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Course Description: Describe common learning disabilities and the ways in which they may impact a person and their activities of daily living. Lea...
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Course Description: Become familiar with the common physical and psychological symptoms associated with the end stage of life. Recognise how to pr...
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Course Description: Define the types of diabetes and the everyday management strategies required to maintain the health of those you provide care ...
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Course Description: Identify the causes, symptoms and implications of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Describe practical approaches to the manage...
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