Social Worker Training Course
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Master the practical skills and understanding the fundamental aspects needed for pursuing a career as a Social Worker or Nursing Assistant.
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About this course
This Social Worker Training Course course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the skills and techniques required in today’s modern social and healthcare industry. Initially, you’ll understand the patient’s hygiene procedures, including environmental health and safety awareness for the practising nurses, oral hygiene, and many more. You’ll learn how to secure patient safety and comfort in the adult care setting and assess the needs of the patient by promoting health and safety standards and provide thorough support for the patient and their families. Additionally, learn the techniques to prevent collisions, falls and protect patients who are at risk from trauma, injury, burns or scalds.
The Social Worker Training Course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised professional qualification and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £19 and Hardcopy Certificate for £34.
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Subjects
- Social Worker
- Psychology
- Dementia
- Communication
- Health and Safety
- Nursing
- Adult Nursing
- Developmental psychology
- Safety in Nursing
- Communication Theories
Course programme
Adult Nursing
- Introduction to Adult Nursing
- Communication in Nursing
- Communication Theories in Nursing
- Health and Safety in Nursing
Psychology of Older Age
- What is ‘Developmental Psychology’?
- What is ‘Gerontology’?
- What we consider as ‘old age’
- What is ‘ageing’ and how it happens
- Common stereotypes of older people
- How stereotyping affects older people
- Life stages and Theories
- What do we look forward to in our older age?
Mental Health and Old Age
- Memory-related issues
- Learning disabilities
- Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia
- Chronic illness and Disabilities
- Substance abuse (addictions)
Improving Health and Wellbeing
- The effects of exercising
- Is it worth eating ‘healthy’ in older age?
- What else affects ‘health’ and ‘wellbeing’?
- Caring for older people
Dementia Awareness
- Awareness and Misunderstanding
- Symptoms of Dementia
- Prevention and Treatment
- The Impact Of Stigma
- Caring for Dementia Victims
- Home Adaptations for People with Dementia
How is the course assessed?
- To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.
Social Worker Training Course