Topic - Ageing and person-centred care
Content
This course aims to help people understand:
- Ageing from the perspective of older people and those who care for them
- Principles of the partnership-centred model of care and how to apply them in a variety of settings
- The benefits of partnership-centred care for older people, their families and healthcare teams
- Practical strategies for supporting the needs and preferences of older people in positive, respectful and collaborative ways.
Core modules
Week 1
- Ageing and care
- A partnership approach to care
- A matter of perspective
- Everyone has a role to play
Week 2
- Supporting the needs and preferences of older people
- Dealing with challenges
- Practical strategies
Depth:
Basic
Target Audience:
Older people and anyone involved in their care
Time to Complete:
6 hours (3 hours per week)
Authors:
Deakin University, Professor Alison Hutchinson, RN Kerry Rigby
Comments
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Describe partnership-centred care.
- Explain the benefits of a partnership-centred model of care for older people, their family and healthcare teams.
- Explore how partnership-centred care strategies can be developed and applied to best support the needs and preferences of older people.
Registration Required:
Yes
Payment Required:
No
Student Support:
Uncertain
Certificate:
Yes
Country of Origin:
Australia
Web Address:
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/older-people
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