By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the fundamental roles and responsibilities of the caregiver within a person-centred care framework
• Explain the legal and ethical responsibilities of caregivers in safeguarding individuals and protecting their rights
• Describe infection prevention, nutrition, hydration, and strategies that promote health and wellbeing
• Apply appropriate emergency response techniques and safety practices to protect individuals in the care environment
• Discuss common types, features and progression of dementia and person-centred approaches to promote quality of life
• Describe basic body-system functions, health conditions, disabilities, age-related changes and their impact on care
• Apply compassionate care approaches to support comfort, dignity, and emotional needs during end-of-life care
• Explain how carers adapt communication and support to meet diverse physical, mental, cultural and religious needs

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the spread of HIV and AIDS
• Explain ways to spread awareness, prevention and control of AIDS
• Describe the impact of AIDS in different countries
• Discuss Thailand’s AIDS Education programme
• List some misconceptions about HIV and AIDS
• Recall ways to protect yourself from HIV infection

Having completed this course you will be able to:

• Outline the causes, effects and treatments of the disease
• List signs and symptoms of the disease
• Summarize protocols for containing and limiting transmission of the Ebola virus
• Summarize protocols for treating the Ebola disease
• Discuss World Health Organisation recommended precautions, designed to halt or slow down the Ebola disease
• Summarize the use of 'ring vaccination', as part of a wider treatment strategy

Having completed this course you will be able to: 

• Explain the importance of occupational hygiene
• Define how the skin plays an important role in protecting our bodies
• Describe different skin disorders
• Identify the functions of the musculoskeletal system
• Explain the functions of the nervous system
• Describe what the endocrine system does
• Explain the role of other parts of the body
• Describe the three main routes of entry of toxins into the body
• Explain the role of metabolism
• Identify examples of hazardous substances
• Distinguish between a hazard and a risk
• Explain the process of assessing health risks

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define what Swine influenza (swine flu) and 'variant' influenza viruses are
• Explain how variant influenza viruses can be transmitted
• Describe what an influenza 'pandemic' is and how it can occur
• Compare the symptoms of influenza with those of a common cold
• Summarise the procedures and protocols for minimising the spread of Swine flu
• Outline the role of vaccines and anti-viral medicines, in the treatment of influenza

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the functions of occupational hygiene
• Identify examples of hazardous substances
• Explain the process of assessing health risks
• Describe the types of air cleaning devices
• List the three physical states of matter
• Define the process for sampling airborne particulates, gases, and vapours
• Explain the three main categories of biological agents and the differences between them
• Explain the psychological responses to the thermal environment
• List the various types of non-ionising and ionising radiation
• Explain how occupational hygiene affects your personal development

Having completed this course you will be able to:

• Define the roles and responsibilities of a carer.
• Describe the various legal issues that carers must be familiar with when they work with clients.
• Develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively with all members of the care service team.
• Develop an understanding of how to communicate with individuals with various disabilities.
• Discuss the correct etiquette when working with a wheelchair-bound client.
• Outline the causes and effects of stress and the most efficient ways of preventing and managing it.
• Develop the time management and organizational skills necessary to provide efficient care for clients.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define dementia and differentiate common forms of dementia by their typical features and symptoms
• Describe common symptoms and changing support needs across the early, middle and late stages of Alzheimer’s disease
• Describe ways to support families and care partners following a dementia diagnosis
• Describe common behaviour and communication changes experienced by people living with dementia
• Describe person-centred dementia care and the role of dignity, choice, comfort, and personal history in good support
• Recognise changed behaviour as possible communication of distress, pain, fear, unmet needs, or environmental stress
• Identify the care worker's role and limits in observing, supporting, documenting and reporting changes
• Select respectful verbal and non-verbal communication techniques when supporting people living with dementia
• Explain how to work respectfully with families, friends, care partners and wider care teams
• Select meaningful activities and psychosocial approaches that reflect the person’s needs and preferences
• Discuss young-onset dementia and how age, roles, relationships and responsibilities may influence support needs
• Explain how appropriate assistive technologies can help support orientation, communication and independence