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This Adult support worker Course is designed for professionals who want to thrive in their profession. This course covers all the essential skills and knowledge needed to become specialised in this sector.
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Course Access
Unlimited Duration
Last Updated
June 14, 2022
Students Enrolled
5
Course Duration
2 hours, 57 minutes
Course Instructor
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What you will learn from the Adult Support Worker course?
- Have a thorough understanding of psychology related to 'older age' (gerontology)
- Understanding of memory-related issues in older age
- How to avoid depression and loneliness in older age
- How important 'nutrition' and exercising in older age
- How to care for older people
- Add another great accomplishment to your CV/resume!
Is this course for you?
This course is ideal for those who work in or aspire to work in the following professions:- Anyone who wants to learn about 'older age' psychology (gerontology)
- Anyone who is interested in various topics related to psychology
- Anyone who is planning their career in psychology and/or caring environment
- Anyone who is looking after the elderly and would like to learn theories of 'old age'
Why Choose Adult Support Worker course?
- Conducted by industry experts
- Get Instant E-certificate
- Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
- Developed by qualified professionals
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- Tutor Support
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, an instant e-certificate will be generated free of charge. The digital version of the course transcript is available for £2.99. We can post the printed copy to your address. A delivery charge of £4.99 for the UK & £12.99 outside of the UK is applied.Career Path
This training course will lead you to many different career opportunities, here are a few prospects:- Psychology Assistant - £20,000 per annum
- Psychologist - £35,645 per annum
- Mental Health Counsellor- £40,000 per annum
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Course Content
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- About your Tutor 00:02:00
- What is ‘Developmental Psychology’? FREE 00:05:00
- What is ‘Gerontology’? FREE 00:09:00
- What we consider as ‘old age’ 00:09:00
- What is ‘ageing’ and how it happens 00:09:00
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- Common stereotypes of older people 00:08:00
- How stereotyping affects older people 00:08:00
- Life stages and Theories 00:11:00
- What do we look forward to in our older age? 00:06:00
- Memory-related issues 00:12:00
- Learning disabilities 00:08:00
- Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia 00:09:00
- Chronic illness and Disabilities 00:08:00
- Substance abuse (addictions) 00:06:00
- The effects of exercising 00:09:00
- Is it worth eating ‘healthy’ in older age? 00:09:00
- What else affects ‘health’ and ‘wellbeing’? 00:08:00
- Caring for older people 00:06:00