Diploma in Elderly Care

Course details

Diploma in Elderly Care is a comprehensive course designed to equip you with the vital skills required to provide high-quality health and safety care to elderly clients or family members

You will learn the fundamental roles and responsibilities of carers, legal issues when working with a client, and identify aspects of medical conditions and emergencies.

You will gain valuable insights into how to care for and effectively communicate with ageing individuals who have diverse health issues. This training is crucial for those looking to enhance their ability to manage elderly care with empathy and professionalism.

By equipping healthcare employees with specialised Elder Care training, you can help minimise conflicts, reduce frustration levels for both clients and caregivers, and improve overall customer service and care quality.

With its CPD accreditation, this elderly care course guarantees a high standard of education, ensuring that you receive recognised and valuable qualifications.

Learning Outcomes of Diploma in Elderly Care Course

• Understand the essential responsibilities of a carer for elderly individuals.
• Recognise and manage common health issues in the elderly.
• Communicate effectively with ageing individuals.
• Handle medical emergencies involving elderly clients.
• Address and manage challenging behaviours in elderly clients.
• Enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals through effective care techniques.
• Implement strategies to prevent and handle falls.
• Offer empathetic and effective support to elderly clients.
• Maintain a healthy balance between personal well-being and caregiving responsibilities.

Who is this course for?

The Diploma in Elderly Care is ideal for:

• Individuals keen to acquire in-depth knowledge and professional skills in elderly care.
• Those who wish to gain practical experience and enhance their expertise in providing care to the elderly.
• Anyone looking to improve their capability to offer compassionate and effective support to ageing individuals.
• This course is accessible to all learners, regardless of their academic background, and provides a strong foundation in elderly care.

Course Curriculum of Diploma in Elderly Care 

Elderly Care

• Dealing And Caring Elderly
• Caring For Elderly Parents or Relatives While Keeping Your Money
• How To Handle Bad Behaviour Problems By Elderly Parents
• Effective Caring For Your Elderly Relative's: Home Help
• Going To A Better Place
• Listening To Your Parents Even Now
• Way To Improve Quality Of Life For Your Senior
• The Basics Of Caring For The Elderly: Pressure Sores
• The Golden Rule Of Caring For The Elderly Revealed!
• Caring for Elderly Diagnosed with Dementia
• The Greatest Loss Of Them All
• Watching Your Step: Avoiding And Dealing With Falls Whilst Caring For The Elderly
• Adult Care in Different Life Stages
• Caring For The Elderly- A Stressful Job
• 4 Most Common Ailments Affecting The Elderly
• Top Outdoor Elderly Activities
• Safeguarding The Health Of The Elderly
• Taking Care Of Yourself As Well As The Elderly: Vacation And Respite
• The Caregiver's Enemy

Mental Health

• Mental Health Basics
• Are you Resilient
• Take Good Care of Yourself
• Healthy Relationships
• Risk Factors
• When Do You Need to See a Professional?

Career path

Upon completing the Diploma in Elderly Care, you will be well-positioned to enter various roles within the elderly care sector. Potential career opportunities include:

• Elderly Care Assistant
• Home Care Provider
• Senior Care Specialist
• Support Worker for Elderly Clients
• Care Coordinator​​

Updated on 13 August, 2024