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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

CARE: Age related diseases and disorders online course is an introductory course in health and safety that explores the condition of comorbidities. It is a state where an older adult has more than one medical condition. It introduces age-related conditions, disorders, and diseases in various parts of an elderly individual's body.

In CARE: Age related diseases and disorders, candidates will learn about different physical and mental health disorders and the associated care that can be provided. This five-week course is divided into four sections. Each section talks about a specific group of ailments such as respiratory disorders, cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, and urological diseases.

CARE: Age related diseases and disorders programme is developed by CARE, a partnership between government agencies, companies, and academic institutions. It is supported by EIT Health, an organisation that promotes active ageing, healthy living, and improvements in healthcare. It follows a self-paced method of learning and requires a study time of one to two hours per week.

The Highlights

Instructors from Karolinska Institutet
Supported by EIT Health
An introductory course in health and safety
Online course
Weekly study time requirement of one to two hours
Self-paced learning
Certificate course
Course length: Five weeks
Videos with English transcripts
Short-term course
Interviews with clinical specialists

Programme Offerings

Videos with English transcripts
Interviews with clinical specialists
Short-term course
Course length: Five weeks
Self-paced learning
Weekly study time requirement of one to two hours
Certificate Course
Supported by EIT Health
Online Course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 3566	yes	Karolinska Institute, Solna

CARE: Age related diseases and disorders programme is a free course. Individuals who wish to qualify for a certificate should pay Rs 3,566.

CARE: Age related diseases and disorders programme fee structure

Course option	Fee
CARE: Age related diseases and disorders	Free
CARE: Age related diseases and disorders (with certificate)	Rs 3,566

Eligibility Criteria

To join the CARE: Age related diseases and disorders certification programme, candidates need to complete a MOOC (CARE: Introduction to Caregiving for Older Adults) by edX.

What you will learn

Knowledge of healthcare sciences

CARE: Age related diseases and disorders online course offers information about various aspects of disease and disorders amongst the elderly such as:

Mental health disorders
Dementias
Respiratory diseases
Diabetes
Cardiovascular diseases
Parkinson's disease and frailty
Urological diseases and disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders
Cancer

Who it is for

While anyone can join the CARE: Age related diseases and disorders online course, it is best recommended for candidates interested in pursuing a vocation of carer or caregiver.

Admission Details

Individuals who want to enroll into the CARE: Age related diseases and disorders certification programme can do so by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the edX website and sign in or sign up using a valid email address.

Step 2: Run a search for “CARE: Age related diseases and disorders” on the edX website or visit https://www.edx.org/course/care-age-related-diseases-and-disorders and select “Enroll Now.”

Step 3: Choose if you want a programme completion certificate or not. If yes, then pay the required fee and then join the course. If not, you can skip the payment step and directly join the course.

Application Details

Individuals can apply for CARE: Age related diseases and disorders course by edX by signing in or signing up on the website with their email address and name. Individuals can also link their Apple, Microsoft, Google, or Facebook accounts as login credentials. There is no separate application form.

The Syllabus

Karolinska Institute, Solna Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: For whom is CARE: Age related diseases and disorders best suited?

This course is best suited for people working or pursuing a career in caregiving for older adults.

2: Are there any prerequisites to join CARE: Age related diseases and disorders course?

Candidates are encouraged to complete the CARE: Introduction to Caregiving for Older Adults MOOC by edX before joining this course.

3: Is CARE: Age related diseases and disorders an introductory, intermediate, or advanced course?

This is an introductory course in Health and Safety, focusing on elderly care.

4: Are all the classes online?

Yes, the course is 100 percent online, available for candidates across the globe.

5: Is there a fee to qualify for the certificate?

Candidates who want to qualify for the CARE: Age related diseases and disorders programme certificate need to pay a fee of Rs. 3,570. However, candidates can join and access the course material for free.