Objectives

Identify the basic concepts of gerontology and geriatrics.

Know the definition of gerontology and its application to the assistant's job.

Define the physiological and psychological concepts of aging.

Determine what basic care is necessary in the elderly.

Understand the importance of personal hygiene as a method of infection prevention.

Describe the characteristics of the most common geriatric diseases.

Content

Methodology

Entre el material entregado en este curso se adjunta un documento llamado Guía del Alumno dónde aparece un horario de tutorías telefónicas y una dirección de e-mail dónde podrá enviar sus consultas, dudas y ejercicios. Además recibirá los materiales didácticos que incluye el curso para poder consultarlos en cualquier momento y conservarlos una vez finalizado el mismo.La metodología a seguir es ir avanzando a lo largo del itinerario de aprendizaje online, que cuenta con una serie de temas y ejercicios. Para su evaluación, el alumno/a deberá completar todos los ejercicios propuestos en el curso. La titulación será remitida al alumno/a por correo una vez se haya comprobado que ha completado el itinerario de aprendizaje satisfactoriamente.

What does it prepare you for?

This course in Geriatrics and Gerontology prepares you to work effectively with the elderly, providing comprehensive, safe and quality care. Through the knowledge and skills acquired, you will be prepared to identify and address the physical, emotional and social needs of older adults, promoting their well-being and improving their quality of life. In addition, you will be able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Who is it aimed at?

Course in Geriatrics and Gerontology, is aimed at all people whose training is related to the profession of nursing assistant, in order to deepen the subject of the care of the elderly and the skills and qualities required by the position. And for those people who are interested in this area.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities for this course in Geriatrics and Gerontology are diverse and may include working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, day care centers, medical offices, research institutions and organizations dedicated to aging. You could have roles as a geriatrician, gerontologist and geriatric nurse.