Arthritis Awareness

Course Options

• OCN Accredited to Level 2 and Level 3
• Non-accredited
• Train the Trainer (OCN Accredited)

Course Outline

• What is Arthritis?
• How the joint works
• Diagnosis
• Types
• Other causes of joint pain
• Medication
• Emotions
• Complementary Therapies
• Supplements
• Exercise
• Coping with pain

Objectives

By the end of the session participants will have:

• Gained an understanding of what the specified condition means to the sufferer and the carer
• Gained an understanding of the specific difficulties that can arise from this condition
• Explored some of the coping strategies for carers when caring for someone suffering from this condition
• Gained an understanding of the long term complications that can arise as a result of suffering with this condition
• Gained an appreciation of how healthy living and lifestyle will impact on the sufferer and the resultant management of this condition