Aged Care and Counselling
Do you work with, or want to work with the ageing and elderly? Is someone you love experiencing difficulties as a result of the physical and psychological impacts of ageing? This comprehensive course will provide you with the knowledge and ability to sensitively and ethically provide support and address the needs of the elderly.
- Learn theories of ageing and understand the physical and psychological impacts of ageing.
- Develop an awareness of the nature and scope of support services, including counselling, for the elderly.
- Become aware of the range of counselling techniques and learn how they can be applied to specific grief and loss situations, and develop strategies for counselling an elderly person who has been diagnosed with a debilitating or terminal illness, or who has lost a loved one.
Career Prospects
- Counsellor
- Psychologist
- Aged Care Worker
- Diversional Therapist
- Social worker
- Funeral Services Worker
Course Delivery
This course is delivered 100% online. Upon enrolment students are issued with a log-in and password, providing access to OCA's e-learning centre. For a full demo of the OCA student experience from enrolment to graduation Click Here
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive an OCA Certificate of Achievement in Aged Care and Counselling. There are no pre-requisites to this course.
Units of Study
This course has 9 units of study.
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- Understanding Ageing
Gerontology, What is meant by Ageing? Population Ageing, The Effects of the Ageing Population, Theories of Human Development, Erikson's Theory of Development, Levinson , Disengagement Theory, Theories of retirement, Activity Theory, Atchley's Model of Retirement - Lifestyle Changes
Relationships, Relationships with Children, Relationships with Partners, Relationships with Grandchildren, Friendships, Sexuality and Older People, Cognitive Changes, Intelligence, Depression, Determining Type of Depression, Unipolar Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Causes of Depression, Risk factors for Depression, Men and Depression, Depression in Older People - Deterioration of Health
Physical Changes Skin, Hair, Height, Senses, Reflexes, Sex, Eyes, Chronic Health Problems, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, etc. Exercise, Eating habits, Diet, Nutrition, Pain relief, Medication, Stress. - Support Services
Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Preventative Services, Complimentary Practitioners, Counselling Professionals, Other Support Services - Enablement Techniques
Common Risks for Elderly: Risk of Falling, Vision, Hearing, Nutrition, Sexuality. Techniques to maintain Quality of Life: Driving a car, banking, shopping, house cleaning, Gardening, Socialising, Pets, Exercise, Sport - Grief and Loss Counselling
What is grief, Psychological aspects of Long Term Grief: Family, Work, Financial, Counsellors Response and Intervention, Practical Intervention, Depression, Loneliness, Morality after bereavement - Debilitating and Terminal Illness
Dementia, Kinds of Dementia, Strategies for Counselling the Demented Client, Communication, Daily Activities, Sleeping Difficulties, Hallucinations and Delusions, Wandering, Depression, Terminal Illness: Patients Response, Anxiety, Depression, Guilt & Anger, Defence Mechanisms. Preparing for Approaching Death; Practical Preparations, Emotional Responses, Responses of Friends and Family - Losing a Loved One
Importance of Loss, Assessment, Role of the Deceased, Death of a Child, Stigmatised Death, Co-Morbidity. Counselling Strategies: Bibliotherapy, Use of Rituals, Bereavement Support Groups. Special Therapeutic Situations, Traumatic, Sudden, and Stigmatised Loss, Ongoing Support - Ethics and Intervention
Barriers to Aged Care Counselling, Addressing the Client's Needs, Legal and ethical decisions in aged care, Decision Making Capacity, Competence, Informed Consent, Confidentiality, Euthanasia.
How Long Does The Course Take?
This short course should take approximately 100 hours.
Each unit should take approximately 10-12 hours. Maximum 6 months access to this online course.
Course Costs
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$50/Week for 12 Weeks
Total Payment Plan Cost $650
