Topic
Ageing and person-centred care
Content
This course aims to help people understand:
- Ageing from the perspective of older people and those who care for them.
- Principles of the partnership-centred model of care and how to apply them in a variety of settings.
- The benefits of partnership-centred care for older people, their families and healthcare teams.
- Practical strategies for supporting the needs and preferences of older people in positive, respectful and collaborative ways.
Depth:
Basic
Target audience
Older people and anyone involved in their care
Time to complete
6 hours (3 hours per week)
Authors
Deakin University, Professor Alison Hutchinson, RN Kerry Rigby
Comments
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Describe partnership-centred care.
- Explain the benefits of a partnership-centred model of care for older people, their family and healthcare teams.
- Explore how partnership-centred care strategies can be developed and applied to best support the needs and preferences of older people.
Registration required
Yes
Payment required
Yes
Student support
Uncertain
Certificate
Yes
Country of origin
Australia
Web Address
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/older-people
Page updated 28 February 2024