Care of the Elderly with Depression
| Course Type: |
Part-time |
| Course Start Date: | Upon application |
| Location: | Colchester |
| Centre: | Professional Training Centre |
| Course Fee: | Upon application |
Course Description:
Available on a company basis only. We can adapt this course to suit your requirements.
Depression in the elderly is an overlooked problem. This course is designed for care staff who wish to increase their understanding of depression in the elderly and to develop the appropriate skills to help clients overcome the debilitating problem of depression.
Course Objectives/Key Benefits:
By the end of the course delegates will understand and be able to recognise clinical depression in the elderly, as well as being able to develop effective treatment and care programmes for elderly clients with depression.
Who the Course is Aimed at:
Anyone who works with the elderly.
Course Content:
- Understanding depression in the elderly
- Causes of depression in the elderly
- Recognising depression in the elderly
- Treatment and nursing care of elderly clients with depression
Entry Requirements:
To be working with people in the care field
Course Progression:
Care of the Elderly with Schizophrenia Care of the Elderly with Anxiety Disorders Abuse in Vulnerable Adults Working with Dementia Managing Stress in the Care Sector
Training Method:
Presented in a highly interactive format including discussion and group work.
Further Information:
This course is offered by the Professional Training Centre
PTC Enquiry Line: (01206) 712727
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Updated on Thu, 14/07/2011 - 2:23pm.
