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Caring for adults is an introductory course for anyone in a caring role, either paid or unpaid. It builds on what you already know to give you a better understanding of your role as a carer. It also supports your own well-being by giving you some ideas and information about looking after yourself and dealing with stress.

Syllabus

Introduction and guidance
Introduction and guidance
Guidance for accessing alternative formats
Structure of the course
Why study this course?
Learning outcomes
Before you begin
Acknowledgements
Week1Good communication
Introduction
Learning outcomes
1 What is communication?
1.1 Barriers to communication
1.2 How do things go wrong?
2 Developing your interpersonal skills
2.1 What are interpersonal skills?
3 Are you listening or waiting to speak?
3.1 Listening is not the same as hearing
3.2 Do we always need to be active listeners?
4 Ways to communicate better
4.1 Dementia
4.2 People with learning disabilities
5 Recording and reporting
5.1 Appropriate communication in the appropriate place
5.2 Language and perception
Key points from Section 1
Section 1 quiz
References
Acknowledgements
Week2Mental health awareness
Introduction
Learning outcomes
1 Terminology and mental health
1.1 The biomedical model
1.2 Stigma and discrimination
1.3 The legal framework
2 Types of mental health problems
2.1 Mood disorders
2.2 Anxiety disorders
2.3 Psychosis
2.4 Dementia
2.5 Other disorders
3 Experiencing mental health problems
4 Mental health care and treatment
4.1 Recovery
4.2 Therapies
5 Carer experience
5.1 Relationships and engagement
Key points from Section 2
Further information (optional)
Section 2 quiz
References
Acknowledgements
Week3Palliative and end-of-life care
Introduction
Learning outcomes
1 Palliative care
2 Maximising quality of life
2.1 Palliative care for children
3 End-of-life care
4 Common core principles
4.1 Holistic common assessment
5 Approaching death
5.1 Advanced care plans
5.2 Signs that death is near
Key points from Section 3
Section 3 quiz
References
Acknowledgements
Week4Positive risk-taking
Introduction
Learning outcomes
1 Mental capacity
1.1 The Mental Capacity Act 2005
1.2 Assessing mental capacity
1.3 Mental capacity and decision making
2 Promoting independence
2.1 Care or support – what’s the difference?
2.2 People or technology?
Types of assistive technology
How does assistive technology work?
3 Least restrictive practice
3.1 Deprivation of liberty and restrictions
3.2 The search for the least restrictive option
4 Emergency care plans
4.1 Why is an emergency care plan necessary?
4.2 Drawing up an emergency care plan
Key points from Section 4
Further information (optional)
Section 4 quiz
References
Acknowledgements
Week5Looking after yourself
Introduction
Learning outcomes
1 Why your well-being is important
1.1 What is well-being?
1.2 Improving mental well-being
1.3 Improving physical well-being
2 Coping with stress
2.1 What is stress?
2.2 How do you respond to stress?
2.3 How to manage stress
3 Work–life balance and professional boundaries
3.1 What is a work–life balance?
3.2 Unpaid carers
4 Person-centred care and self-management
4.1 Providing the right kind of support
4.2 A different approach to support
5 Where to find support
Key points from Section 5
Further information (optional)
Section 5 quiz
References
Acknowledgements
Week6Taking my learning further
Taking my learning further
Health and Social Care degree qualifications
Acknowledgements

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