The Care Assistant training provides basic knowledge in health and social care, with a focus on engaging with people, health and practical care tasks. You learn about health, ill-health and disability, and how to document and report in care work. The training suits those without previous care experience who want to work in health and social care.
Duration: 12 months
Format: Online
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
Time commitment: Equivalent to one year of full-time study, often 3-12 months at your own pace
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About the course.
All components, both theoretical and practical, have been passed.
Through this training, has acquired knowledge of, among other things:
- Health, ill-health and disability.
- Communication, documentation and reporting.
- A holistic view of the person and an understanding of the importance of lifestyle for health.
- The importance of the work environment for physical, mental and social health, and the ability to work safely and ergonomically.
- Medical terminology.
and now has the competence to, among other things:
- Carry out tasks in the field of health and social care.
- Engage with people and communicate both in writing and orally based on people's different needs and circumstances.
- Notice symptoms and changes in people's state of health.
- Work with an ethical approach.
- Use psychological theories and models in their work.
- Use medical terminology.
- Plan and carry out care and nursing work for various mental illnesses and mental ill-health.
What you will learn
What you learn.
Carry out tasks in the field of health and social care.
Engage and communicate with people based on their different needs.
Notice symptoms and changes in people's state of health.
Work with an ethical approach.
Use medical terminology in your work.
Plan nursing care work for mental ill-health.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Health and ill-health
Health, ill-health and disability, and a holistic view of the person.
Communication and documentation
Communication, documentation and reporting in care work.
Work environment and safety
The importance of the work environment for physical, mental and social health, and an ergonomic way of working.
Medical terminology
Basic medical concepts used in health and social care.
Target audience
Who is this for?
Suits those without previous care training who want to work as a care assistant, for example in home care or elderly care.
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