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

• Outline the fundamental roles and responsibilities of a care worker
• Describe the various legal issues that a caregiver must consider when working with a client
• Describe how to identify, treat and prevent the spread of a range of medical conditions
• Identify the correct actions to take in the event of various medical emergencies

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

• Discuss the spread of HIV and 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
• Explain ways to spread awareness, prevention and control of AIDS

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.

Having completed this course you will be able to:

• Define and differentiate various forms of dementia and their symptoms
• Describe the symptoms of early, mild and late stages of Alzheimer’s disease
• Summarise a range of problem behaviors that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease and describe how to treat them
• Develop skills to help families when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia
• Describe common behavioral traits exhibited by people with dementia and discuss effective ways to treat them
• Discuss the importance of providing a variety of activities to patients with dementia, on a day-to-day basis

Having completed this course you will be able to:

• Differentiate between the process of ageing and disability
• Describe the manner in which a range of the body’s systems deteriorate as the body ages
• Discuss the implications the deterioration of a client's body has on a care worker’s duties
• List a range of medical conditions that people suffer as a result of ageing
• Develop the skills necessary to identify and treat various medical conditions
• Realise that people with the same disability often have unique needs
• Discuss various spinal cord injuries and the effects they have on individuals and their lifestyles

Having completed this course the learner will be able to:

• Define the three main types of diabetes
• Describe the causes and symptoms of diabetes
• Identify complications and risk factors associated with diabetes
• Describe how diabetes is diagnosed and what tests are used
• Describe how diabetes can be successfully prevented or treated
• Describe how to live successfully with the disease, and how to cope with and support a patient with the disease

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

• Recall the two main types of COPD
• Describe the causes and symptoms of COPD
• Identify complications and risk factors associated with COPD
• Describe how COPD is diagnosed and what tests are used
• Outline how COPD can be successfully prevented or treated
• Describe how to live successfully with the disease, and how to cope with and support a patient with the disease

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

• Define the main types of hypertension
• Describe the causes and symptoms of hypertension
• Identify complications and risk factors associated with hypertension
• Explain how hypertension is diagnosed and what tests are used
• Outline how hypertension can be successfully prevented or treated
• Discuss how to live successfully with the disease, and how to cope with and support a patient with the disease

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

• Define the main types of hepatitis B
• Describe the causes and symptoms of hepatitis B
• Identify complications and risk factors associated with hepatitis B
• Describe how hepatitis B is diagnosed and what tests are used
• Outline how hepatitis B can be successfully prevented or treated
• Describe how to live successfully with the disease, and how to cope with and support a patient with the disease

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

• Define the main types of Hepatitis C
• Describe the causes and symptoms of Hepatitis C
• Identify complications and risk factors associated with Hepatitis C
• Discuss how Hepatitis C is diagnosed and what tests are used
• Identify how Hepatitis C can be successfully prevented or treated
• Describe how to live successfully with the disease, and how to cope with and support a patient with the disease

Having completed this course the learner will be able to:

• Define the main types of malaria
• Describe the lifecycle the parasite that transmits malaria
• Describe the causes and symptoms of malaria
• Identify complications and risk factors associated with malaria
• Describe how malaria is diagnosed and what tests are used
• Describe how malaria can be successfully prevented or treated