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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

An introductory course in Health and safety, CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 online courses describes the basics of what makes a great caregiver. It explores the understanding of an efficient caregiver’s mindset. The training simultaneously imparts knowledge on adapting it to practice regular safety routines necessary for providing superior care quality.

CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 by edX is a five-week course. Here participants will be introduced to the practices, roles, and cultural aspects of caregiving to older adults. They will also learn the standard techniques in safety concerning sensitive and intimate practices such as bathing or using the toilet facilities.

Taught by Karolinska Institutet and Home Instead Senior Care (USA)’s faculty, the CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 certification syllabus requires a weekly study time of one to three hours and employs a self-paced type of learning. This program is designed in collaboration with CARE and is supported by EIT Health.

The Highlights

Supported by EIT Health
Certification course
English transcripts of all videos
A Care Campus project collaboration
Karolinska Institutet and Home Instead Senior Care educators
An introductory curriculum in Health and Safety
Short term, online learning
Payable certificate and free auditing
Self-paced studying
Weekly study time of one to three hours
Five-week syllabus

Programme Offerings

Five-Week Course
Weekly study time of one to three hours
Self-paced learning
Online Course
Supported by EIT Health
Short-term education
Educators from Karolinska Institutet and Home Instead Senior Care
Certification awarded

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 3571	yes	Karolinska Institute, Solna

CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 by edX is free. If a learner wants the verified certificate post-completion, they must pay Rs 3,571 .

CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 fee structure

Course Name	Fee
CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2	Free.
CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 (certificate qualification)	Rs .3,571

Eligibility Criteria

To join the CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 certification program, candidates need to know about the CARE Introduction to Caregiving for Older Adults by edX. This will help them gain a deeper understanding of the program.

What you will learn

Knowledge of healthcare sciences

Upon completion of the CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 programs, participants will gain insights about the following topics:

Assistance in the use of bathroom and toilet facilities
Assistance in bathing and showering
Precautions for safe personal care
The mindset of a caregiver

Who it is for

CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 certification program is best suited for people who are practicing or interested in a career in caregiving for the elderly, such as:

Professionals in geriatric care
Caregivers for older adults

Admission Details

Potential candidates can participate in the CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 certification program through these steps.

Step 1: Candidates should register themselves on edX. If they have a pre-existing ID, they should log in with their details. If not, they can either start a new one or register through social IDs (Facebook, Google, Microsoft, or Apple).

Step 2: Search for ‘CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2’ on the website or connect to https://www.edx.org/course/care-supporting-older-adult-personal-care-independ. On the webpage, click on ‘Enroll’.

Step 3: Candidates will redirect to a page to confirm about qualifying for a certificate. If they do not need one, they can directly join the course upon confirmation of the choice. In case they need one, they can enroll after paying the fee.

Application Details

The CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 program does not have a separate application form for joining. Candidates can sign up with their email address, residential country name, password, public username, and full name, or their Microsoft, Facebook, Google, or Apple account to begin with the course. If they already have an account, they can log in and proceed.

The Syllabus

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

1: Who are the program faculty members?

The course faculty includes Susanne Guidetti and Anneliese Lilienthal from the Karolinska Institutet and Laurie Owen from Home Instead Senior Care, USA.

2: I don’t live near the Karolinska Institutet, can I still have access to the course?

Yes, CARE: Supporting Older Adult Personal Care & Independence - Part 1 of 2 is a 100% online course, and individuals across the globe can join and participate.

3: Does EIT Health support this course?

Yes. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology or EIT Health supports this course.

4: Do I need to study beforehand to join this course?

Candidates should undertake the CARE Introduction to Caregiving for Older Adults online course by edX, before starting this one.