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

Offered By: Karolinska Institutet via edX

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Nursing Courses Hygiene Courses Caregiving Courses

Course Description

Overview

This course covers the basics of what makes a great caregiver. Understanding that both adapting a caregiving mindset and practicing regular safety routines are necessary for providing great care.

This four-part, self-paced course will introduce the role, practices, and culture of caregiving. It will also introduce the importance of preparation, cleanliness, and common safety practices that should be observed before providing care, especially in sensitive and intimate practices like bathing, showering, or using toileting facilities.

Taught by

Susanne Guidetti, Laurie Owen and Anneliese Lilienthal

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