Diploma in Health Care Assistance

diploma in health care assistance

modules of the health care assistance course

• Basics of Gerontology and Geriatrics.
• Basic Geriatric Care
• Psycho – Social Support for Elderly Age Group
• Basic Geriatric Nursing
• Common Geriatric Health Issues
• Chronic Diseases and Co-Morbidity
• Emergencies – Strokes & Falls
• Basic Knowledge of Communication and Medical Technology
• Basic Knowledge of Mobility Aids
• Legal and Financial Support to Geriatric Age Group
• Dementia, Neurological disorders, Frailty and Continence
• Spoken English & Computing skills
• Vocational Practical I & II
  
  
  

grading scheme:

A - Over 74, B – (65 – 74), C – (50 – 64), D – (40 – 49), E – Below 40

Each module offers 10 credits.

Total Credits – 130