Care Home Nursing: Changing Perceptions
Change your view of what it is like to be a care home nurse with FutureLearn's Care Home Nursing: Changing Perceptions course. It is an online programme.
Online
4 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Care homes are indispensable when it comes to meeting the needs of people living with social and healthcare needs. Despite these urgent needs, the sector still struggles to retain and recruit registered care home nurses. That's why, in the Care Home Nursing: Changing Perceptions online course, you will gain knowledge and skills nurses require to look aftercare home residents effectively.
You will discuss the various myths surrounding care homes and regular ethical and clinical decisions nurses need to make. Moreover, you will also gain an in-depth understanding of how care homes function and how nurses work in conjunction with residents and their families. As an added benefit, you will gain some career insights on the opportunities available in this sector through the Care Home Nursing programme by FutureLearn.
You can also take this course for free. However, if you wish to have prolonged access to the course material and a course completion certificate, you can upgrade your access plan after paying a small fee. The FutureLearn Care Home Nursing: Changing Perceptions online course is an offering of the University of Dundee, and is a part of the Study UK campaign.
The Highlights
- Free course
- Expert faculty
- Part of Study UK campaign
- Provided by University of Dundee
- Four weeks duration
- Two hours of commitment per week required
- 100 percent online course
- Upgrade option available
- Self-directed training
Programme Offerings
- free course
- Offered by the University of Dundee
- Upgrade Option
- Certificate with upgrade option
- Two Hours Per Week
- video lectures
- Expert Faculty
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Futurelearn |
What you will learn
By the end of the online Care Home Nursing: Changing Perceptions training course, you will understand topics like:
- Nursing skills such as anticipatory care planning and management of emergencies
- Misconceptions and myths surrounding care home nursing
- Career development and nursing collaborations
- Deciphering quality standards concerning care homes and care home nursing
- Ethical and clinical decision-making in care homes
Who it is for
The online Care Home Nursing programme by FutureLearn is a perfect fit for anyone with a professional or personal interest in care home nursing. This group includes:
- Registered nurses
- Nursing students
- Care, home workers,
- Care, home managers,
- Care, home residents,
Admission Details
- Visit The Course Page. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/nursing-care-homes
- After landing on the course homepage, click on the button which reads "Join course for Free." If you wish to avail more benefits, you can upgrade the course after registering.
- Create an account as a FutureLearn user by entering your personal and educational details. You can also use your Facebook/Google credentials to sign up.
- After completing the registration process, you can start learning.
The Syllabus
Instructors
University of Dundee, Dundee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The FutureLearn Care Home Nursing course is four weeks long.
FutureLearn has partnered with the University of Dundee to provide this course.
You will need to spend about two hours every week to complete the course in four weeks.
With the digital upgrade, you will get access to tests, ongoing access, and a digital certificate at the end of the Care Home Nursing: Changing Perceptions programme.