Home-Based Caregiver Worker Course
Full Programme
Includes:
- 45 Knowledge Modules
- 45 Practical Skills Modules
- 45 Work Experience Modules
Programme Curriculum
Knowledge Modules
45 Credits
- Fundamentals of Home-Based Care - 8 Credits
- Community Health Care and Social Support - 14 Credits
- Rehabilitative Care: Home-Based Environment - 7 Credits
- Therapeutic Care: Home-Based Environment - 9 Credits
- Supportive and Palliative Care - 7 Credits
Additional Programme Requirements
Practical Skills Modules
45 Credits
- Assess and identify the needs of patients and family/household members, and develop/update a standardised care plan in collaboration with a professional supervisor - 5 Credits
- Identify and report on possible needs of patients and family/household members on an ongoing basis - 5 Credits
- Implement delegated components of the care plan (Household and patient) - 20 Credits
- Educate patients and family/household members regarding the specific health/social conditions, implications and principles of care (to enable patients to make informed decisions) - 5 Credits
- Capacitate patients/family/household members in basic practical care skills - 5 Credits
- Record and submit required information as per the schedule - 5 Credits
Work Experience Modules
45 Credits
- Exposure to the processes of assessing, planning & providing holistic care in household & community settings - 7 Credits
- Exposure to the processes of monitoring the implementation of the home-based care plans - 24 Credits
- Exposure to the processes of ensuring the active participation of patients and households in the management of care at home - 2 Credits
- Exposure to the processes of capacitating patients/family/household members in basic practical care skills - 2 Credits
- Exposure to the referral processes - 2 Credits
- Exposure to the processes of conducting follow up on referred patients at household level - 4 Credits
- Exposure to the processes of reporting and maintaining records within the home-based care environment - 3 Credits
- Exposure to the processes of participating in care team activities - 1 Credit
To Learn more, contact us via WhatsApp 060-461-2020
or email: support@ccac.co.za
Additional Resources
Online Courses
Self-paced training modules for caregivers.
Coming soon
Study Materials
Downloadable guides and reference materials.
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Certifications
Earn certificates to boost your profile.
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Workshops
Live training sessions with experts.
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