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Karolinska Institutet

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

Karolinska Institutet via edX

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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

Reviews

5.0 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for Dr Charlie Lee Scott PsyD DM
    Dr Charlie Lee Scott PsyD DM
    Great course.and excellent for class I am

    about study beginning in January 3, 2023

    and I appreciate the Opportunity thank

    You! and God Bless you all/Thanks.
  • Itisha Taylor
    Hi Good morning I am interested in taking part of the geriatric classes for adults for free I really and truly do interested in the class

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