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Syllabus

Life Enrichment Facilitator for Older People Diploma

This is a very practical course, however it is vitally important that the skills gained are founded upon a good understanding of sound, evidence based theory, both are therefore included in the course syllabus.

u     the human body & how it works

u     basic human needs

u     introduction to good nutrition & healthy eating 

Module 2 - Ageing & Disease

u     the effects of ageing

u     diseases & conditions associated with ageing

u     relevant medications

u     promoting safety in the home & the prevention of accidents

Module 3 - Promoting Health, Strength & Independence

u     promoting an active lifestyle

u     principles of exercise

u     evidence based exercise for people with ongoing health conditions & diseases including frequent falls, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, includes the FaME and Otago programmes and an introduction to Tai Chi exercises

u     planning to teach a range of safe & simple exercises to older people

u     teaching a range of safe & simple exercises to older people

u     evaluating the session and own performance

Module 4 - Promoting Lifelong Learning

u     can older people really learn new things?

u     promoting lifelong learning

u     overcoming barriers to learning

u     learning styles

u     identifying interests

u     teaching / learning strategies

u     providing suitable and worthwhile learning opportunities

Module 5 - Promoting Spiritual,  Social & Emotional Well-being

u     providing opportunities to express spiritual beliefs

u     providing opportunities for pastoral care & counselling

u     dying, bereavement and the grieving process

u     providing opportunities for exciting and fun packed social interaction

u     providing opportunities to promote feelings of belonging, worth and having a role in life

Module 6 - The Tool Kit

u     communication skills

u     equality & diversity

u     data protection

u     health, safety & risk assessment

u     basic first aid

u     CPR skills

u     essential food hygiene

u     manual handling

u     business awareness - staying within the law

Where required:

Level 2 Literacy

Level 2 Numeracy

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