Community Gerontology Course for Nurses and Care Staff (Basic)
KWSH-CLIN-B-099
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Course Overview
COURSE DESCRIPTION / AIMS
This course aims to provide participants with the clinical knowledge and skills for providing essential long-term care for frail elderly living in the community.
COURSE OUTLINE
- Age-related physical changes and frailty
- Nutrition and hydration guidelines for elderly patients
- Incontinence and constipation
- Polypharmacy and medication management in the elderly
- Dealing with delirium, dementia, and depression
- Pain assessment
- Conducted structured activities for elderly engagement
- Community services and care planning
Please Note:
A minimum of 75% attendance will be required for you to complete the programme and receive your certificate.
Target Participants
Nursing/care staff working in the community care setting
Course Details
Course Fees: $437.09 (excluding GST)
Prevailing course fee subsidy at 90% for Singaporeans/ PRs and 45% for foreign staff working in eligible community care organisations.
Please register for the course via AIC Learning Management System (LMS 2.0).
Contact us:
(65) 6422-1300
CTI@kwsh.org.sg