Home Carer

Home carers play an important role in the lives of the individuals and families they care for. And most carers find that helping others is incredibly rewarding too. We will teach you the skills you need to look after elderly, housebound, mentally ill or physically challenged people. You’ll learn how to assist people to improve their quality of life, and how to effectively manage the demands this role. Whether you’re caring for a loved one, volunteering, or are paid for caring, the skills you learn here will enhance the level of care you deliver and improve the safety, health and well-being of those in your care.

This is a NZQA approved course. Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Stotts Cengage Education Home Carer's Certificate.

SUBJECTS
1. Introduction to Caring
2. Caring for the Carer
3. Medication Administration
4. Medical Treatment
5. Mechanical Aids and Equipment
6. Nursing Tasks
7. Physical and Mental Health
8. Caring for a Dying Patient

Course Number:	587
Prerequisites:	Open entry
Assessments:	8 lessons / 8 assignments
Duration:	This course must be completed within 24 months. 24 Months = 5 hours a week study 12 Months = 9 hours a week study
Level:	Level 3
	Stotts Cengage Education is registered as a private training establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 and its subsequent amendments. This course has NZQA local approval, which indicates it has been quality assessed by NZQA and industry. This course has no National Qualifications Framework accreditation and no credits will be reported to NZQA upon completion.