| 1. Objectives |
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To provide training to
elderly carers working at home and to maximize the
employment opportunities of domestic helpers |
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| 2. Charges |
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Individual Application
: HK$ 500 per candidate |
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| 3. Course Content |
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Introduction to basic
nursing care for elderly: |
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Daily obersvations on |
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TPR/BP |
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Oedema |
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Dehydration |
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Constipation |
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Basic nursing skills: |
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on promoting comfort |
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on using bed-pan, using urinal |
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on walking frames/ crutches/ wheelchairs |
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on positioning to prevent pressure
sores |
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on good circulation of extremities |
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for tub bath |
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for bed bath |
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Practical sessions on: |
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Putting and removing clothing for
bed--ridden elderly |
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Changing positions on bed |
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Moving from bed to chair |
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Moving from chair to bed |
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Feeding the elderly patient |
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Introduction to common
elderly diseases and related warning signs and management
of: |
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Diabetes Mellitus |
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Heart attack |
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Stroke |
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Paralysis |
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| 4. Course Duration |
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6 hours |
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| 5. Medium of Instruction |
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English |
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| 6. Qualifications
of candidate |
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Completed primary school or above
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Able to speak, read and write in English |
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Working experience in home setting
will be preferable |
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| 7. Certificate |
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Certificate of Attendance
will be awarded |
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| Remarks: |
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- Prices are subject to change without prior
notice
- Class will be cancelled if the Black Rainstorm
Warning/Typhoon Signed No.8 or above is hoisted,
and class will be resumed when the signal is
lowered 4 hours before class commencement
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| Enquiry: |
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2530 8027-28 (Miss Yip/Mr. Liu) |
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