1. Care Giver Course
Training Fees:
Upfront Payment:
R 6,500.00
*Payment Plan:
R 6,800.00
*R 2,500.00 deposit on registration
*R 2,150.00 after week 2
*R 2,150.00 after week 5
Venue:
Life Health Care Learning Centre
91 Leader Rd
Robertville
Roodepoort
Duration:
The training course is conducted over nine consecutive Saturdays. This is followed by a 3 week practical on weekends, at a care facility (Hospital, Old Age Home and Orphanage). Training starts at 8:30 am until 3:30 pm each Saturday.
Trainer:
Training is conducted by a professional registered nurse, with 40 years experience across a wide spectrum of specialities, which include Neonates, Labour ward, Neuro Medical, Neuro Surgical, Theatre, Pediatrics, ICU & Highcare and Midwife.
Certification:
Trainees will receive a certificate after completing the course as well as a written and practical exam. A 3 week practical work assignment will follow at a care facility, after the training. During the practical, assessments will be carried out by a staff nurse. The practical work is deemed community service, and therefore no salary will be paid for this.
Course Content:
The training course is very comprehensive and various areas of care giving will be covered. Just some of the content includes (but is not limited to) the following:
Baby:
General caring, sleep routines and milestones.
Elderly:
Frail-care including bathing. Diagnosing symptoms such as high blood pressure, fever, dehydration. Diabetic care, food hygiene, administering medication and companionship.
Post Surgical:
Caring for patients that have been discharged from hospital. Mobilisation, wound care, signs and symptoms of infection.
Terminal Patients:
Providing a safe and caring environment. Respect and attentive to patient and family’s needs. Ensuring patient is comfortable and pain free.
Paralysis (Quadriplegic and Paraplegic):
Pressure part care. Bathing, feeding, stimulation and passive exercise. Transport of patient, wheelchair use or other devices to assist movement.
Patients with a Dreaded Disease:
This includes caring for patients who suffered a stroke or heart attack or suffers from Alzheimer’s, Dementia etc.