Summary of the skill course of Aging & Care of Elders

 

Summary of the skill course of Aging & Care of Elders
Row Title Description
1 Course Name Aging & Care of old age
2 Definition During the past several years, the field of geriatric nursing at the master's level in Iran has started to train nurses. Due to the rapid growth of the elderly population, it is necessary for clinical nurses with various nursing specialties or at the undergraduate level to acquire knowledge and skills appropriate to the care of the elderly in health and illness. This course is designed as a professional supplementary course for nurses who have graduated with a bachelor's degree or higher as a member of the geriatric health team. Its purpose is to provide comprehensive, detailed and effective nursing care in the continuum of health at the levels of prevention and rehabilitation, with an emphasis on promoting and maintaining the health and dignity of the elderly in the family and society, as well as providing death care with peace and dignity to the
 elderly in need.
3 Required Degree Bachelor of Nursing
4 Other Conditions 2 years of clinical working experience
5 Duration 194 Hours
30 to 60 Days
١ to ٢ Months
6 Course Achievements  Effective communication with the elderly.
  Effective communication with the elderly family.
  Participation in the comprehensive evaluation team of
 the elderly in the field of nursing.
  Determination of nursing diagnoses in
 physical/psychological and social disorders of the
 elderly.
  Determining the goals of comprehensive nursing care in
 each of the physical/psychological and social aspects of
 the elderly.
  Implementation and evaluation of comprehensive nursing
 care program (physical, psychological and social).
  Teaching self-care to the elderly and family.
  Skill in doing team work in elderly care.
  Registering, recording and reporting the health status
 of the elderly to the members of the health team.
  Adjusting and providing a safe care environment for
 the elderly.
  Professionalism in providing health-oriented services
 to the elderly and family. 

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