The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

• 6 months
• 9 months

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In order to apply you should have either:

• No formal qualification required

  OR;

The "Certificate 3 In Aged Care Cost" course typically consists of several units, each covering essential topics related to aged care. Here are the units you can expect to find in this program:

1. **Unit 1: Introduction to Aged Care**
   - Overview of the aged care sector
   - Understanding the needs of the elderly population

2. **Unit 2: Communication and Interpersonal Skills**
   - Effective communication techniques with elderly clients
   - Building rapport and trust

3. **Unit 3: Providing Personal Care**
   - Assisting with daily hygiene and grooming
   - Supporting mobility and physical well-being

4. **Unit 4: Health and Safety in Aged Care**
   - Infection control measures
   - Safe manual handling practices

5. **Unit 5: Dementia Care**
   - Understanding dementia and its impact
   - Strategies for providing dementia care

6. **Unit 6: Nutrition and Meal Preparation**
   - Planning and preparing nutritious meals for the elderly
   - Dietary restrictions and special diets

7. **Unit 7: Medication Assistance**
   - Administering medications safely and accurately
   - Recognizing and addressing medication side effects

8. **Unit 8: Palliative Care**
   - Providing compassionate end-of-life care
   - Supporting the emotional and physical needs of clients

9. **Unit 9: Working in a Team**
   - Collaborating with colleagues and healthcare professionals
   - Effective teamwork in aged care settings

10. **Unit 10: Legal and Ethical Considerations**
    - Understanding the legal and ethical framework of aged care
    - Ensuring client rights and confidentiality

11. **Unit 11: Cultural Competence**
    - Respecting diversity and cultural differences among clients
    - Providing culturally sensitive care

12. **Unit 12: Practical Placement**
    - Hands-on experience in an aged care facility
    - Applying knowledge and skills in a real-world setting

These units collectively provide a comprehensive education in aged care, preparing students for various roles in the field and ensuring they can meet the needs of elderly clients effectively and with compassion.

Assessment is via assignment submission

The fee for the programme is as follows:

• 6 months - Accelerated mode @ GBP £1250
• 9 months - Standard mode @ GBP £950

The programme offers following fee payment plans:

6 months programme
● Payment option (a): GBP £416 x 3 monthly instalments
● Payment option (b): GBP £1187.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

9 months programme
● Payment option (c): GBP £190 x 5 monthly instalments
● Payment option (d): GBP £475 x 2 quarterly instalments
● Payment option (e): GBP £902.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

For detailed information, we kindly advise you to chat with our admissions team.