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Communicating with the Elderly
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
1h
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Duration
4 Weeks
Communicating with others is a basic human need and the foundation for all social interactions. When healthcare workers effectively communicate with those for whom they care, it helps patients feel less isolated and can improve their sense of wellbeing. Often, the effects of aging, illness, and disabilities can become barriers to effective caregiver-patient communication. Paying attention to another’s communication needs is one of the most important duties of any healthcare provider. When they understand how the communication process works and how to effectively send and receive message, healthcare workers are better able to meet the needs of those for whom they care.
About this course
After completing this course, you should be able to:
•Define the components of the communication process
•Recognize barriers to communication that affect the elderly
•Recall several health conditions that make communication more challenging
•Identify how to communicate with elderly and disabled patients
•Define empathetic listening and its use
The course is aimed at anybody involved in healthcare work.
No prior qualification required. However, you will need basic IT skills and a computer with internet connection to take part in this course.
You get an IACET endorsed printable certificate on passing the final quiz and scoring 80% plus marks.
It is a healthcare self-study course with access to the program 4 weeks. It is a brand new course and therefore features the very latest in this subject area. It has been created by experienced and highly skilled training professionals. Hundreds of students have attended it through our virtual corridors, many of whom have gone on to be effective professionals in this sector.
On receiving your request a course advisor from Ed-Next will contact your through email or telephone to explain everything about this course, including how you can sign up, payment options and enrolment periods.
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Subjects
- Healthcare
- Medical Ethics
- Psychology
- Listening Skills
- IT
- Communication Policy
- Carer
- Communication Training
- Human Behaviour
- Elderly care
- Health
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Teaching Staff
Teacher
Course programme
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define the components of the communication process
- Recognize barriers to communication that affect the elderly
- Recall several health conditions that make communication more challenging
- Identify how to communicate with elderly and disabled patients
- Define empathetic listening and its use
Additional information
Communicating with the Elderly