Institute Agenda :-
Study Materials ,Bag , ID Card Provide & Course Non - Semester Pattern. Exam Scheduled July/August Month, Before 2 Months informed to Exam Appear students for their Hall Ticket Register.
(Note: Anytime agenda can change on the Management Basis.)
Learning Mode:- (Selection Type)
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Type
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Learning Mode
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Classes Schedule & Timing
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For Regular Learning
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Timing 10 AM to 3PM
(Sunday/Govt & Local Holiday – Holiday)
[All Health Courses Applicable for Regular]
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For Part-time Learning
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Saturday Only (Timing 10AM to 4PM)
[Note: Health Dept Course only ]
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For Distance Learning
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Sequencely 7 days classes – only
(Timing 10AM to 4 PM)
[Note: Except Health Dept Course]
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For Online Learning
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Zoom Class (Monday to Friday)
& Meeting Discuss ( Timing 11 AM to 1PM)
[Note: Except Health Dept Course]
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Course Overview:
These programs can be short-term (a few months) or longer (up to a year or more) depending on the institution. Course content often includes topics like geriatric physiology, nursing assistant, medication management, and social and emotional well-being, and many programs include practical, hands-on training. tudents seeking broader healthcare roles may also consider the General Duty Assistant Course
Course Responsibilities:-
Personal and daily care
- Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Hygiene and comfort: Ensuring regular personal hygiene, performing bed baths, and preventing issues like bedsores.
- Mobility assistance: Helping with walking, transferring, and moving around, including the use of mobility aids.
- Household tasks: Performing light housekeeping duties, laundry, and general tidying of the living space.
Health and wellness
- Health monitoring: Tracking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and reporting any changes to healthcare providers.
- Medication management: Administering medications as prescribed and monitoring for side effects.
- Dietary support: Planning, preparing, and serving meals according to the individual's dietary needs.
- First aid: Providing basic first aid in case of emergencies.
Emotional and social support
- Companionship: Offering emotional support and social interaction to prevent loneliness and isolation.
- Counseling: Providing comfort and support, especially for those with mental health challenges like dementia or anxiety.
- Rehabilitation and exercise: Assisting with prescribed physical therapy exercises, yoga, or other rehabilitation activities.
Administrative and coordination
- Care planning: Assisting in the development and following of personalized care plans.
- Record keeping: Documenting the care provided and maintaining health and medical charts.
- Communication: Liaising with families, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
Course Curriculum components:
Foundational Knowledge of Aging
- Introduction to Gerontology: Understanding the biological, psychological, and social aspects and theories of aging.
- Anatomy & Physiology: Basic knowledge of the human body and the normal age-related changes occurring in various systems (nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal, etc.).
- Common Health Conditions: Knowledge of common diseases and disorders in the elderly, such as dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and depression.
Core Caregiving Skills
- Personal Care and Hygiene: Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, and toileting.
- Nutrition and Meal Planning: Understanding the nutritional requirements and dietary restrictions for older adults with different medical conditions, and assisting with meal preparation and feeding if needed.
- Mobility and Physical Assistance: Safe techniques for moving, transferring (e.g., from bed to wheelchair), positioning, and assisting with prescribed exercises or rehabilitation to prevent bedsores or muscle stiffness.
- Medication Management: Administering medications as per schedule, monitoring for side effects, and maintaining accurate records.
- Health Monitoring: Measuring and recording vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, blood sugar levels) and reporting changes in health status.
Psychosocial and Communication Support
- Communication Skills: Effective communication techniques, active listening, and building a therapeutic relationship with the patient and their family members.
- Emotional and Psychological Support: Providing companionship, reassurance, and empathy, and managing behavioral issues like memory loss, aggression, or anxiety.
- Counselling Basics: Introduction to basic counseling skills to support older persons dealing with loneliness, loss of a spouse, or depression.
- Recreational Activities: Planning and organizing social and recreational activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
Safety and Management
- Safety and Environmental Modification: Identifying and mitigating safety hazards in the living environment (e.g., fall prevention), and using assistive devices.
- Infection Control: Following standard precautions, hand hygiene protocols, and proper biomedical waste management and disposal procedures. For broader healthcare roles, students may also explore the medical lab technician course
- First Aid and Emergency Protocols: Basic CPR techniques, first aid for common injuries, and handling emergency situations like heart attack or stroke.
- Ethical and Legal Issues: Understanding the rights of senior citizens, elder abuse, confidentiality, and legal/ethical aspects of professional practice.
- Home/Facility Management: Basic housekeeping, time management, and organizational skills.
Practical Training
- Clinical/On-the-Job Training: Supervised practical experience in real-world settings such as homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes to apply theoretical knowledge and skills.
Job opportunities:
Online job portals: Indeed, Glassdoor, and Naukri.com frequently list geriatric caregiver positions.
Specific organizations: Look directly at the websites of hospitals, home healthcare providers, and assisted living facilities that specialize in geriatric care. For students interested in lab and diagnostic work, see the phlebotomy technician course
Features of the Course :
During Training Period, OJT at Hospitals/Industrial/Companies (If applicable courses only)
Placement Guidance:
Those who are Regular and Part time candidate Assurance the Placement 100% throughout India based on the candidates and other online and distance Candidates. We will guide to the Placement and based on the Candidate’s willing. Interested candidates can Apply for Admission to start their healthcare career.
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