Level 3 Award in Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled
The PIMS Level 3 Award in Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled develops practical competence in supporting older adults and people with disabilities through person-centred care.The programme covers ageing,...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 3 Award in Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled develops practical competence in supporting older adults and people with disabilities through person-centred care.
The programme covers ageing, dementia awareness, mobility, chronic illness, physical, sensory, intellectual and developmental disabilities, safeguarding, nutrition, personal hygiene, independence, risk assessment and care documentation.
What You'll Learn
- Principles of Elderly Care
- Disability Support Fundamentals
- Ageing and Health
- Dementia Awareness
- Mobility Challenges
- Chronic-Illness Awareness
- Mental-Wellbeing Awareness
- Physical Disabilities
- Sensory Disabilities
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Recognising Abuse
- Patient Dignity
- Communication and Empathy
- Medication-Support Awareness
- Nutrition Support
- Personal Hygiene
- Mobility Support
- Promoting Independence
- Care-Environment Risk Assessment
- Care Documentation
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled course is suitable for Healthcare Assistants, Elderly-Care Workers, Disability Support Workers, Care-Team Supervisors and Community Support Personnel.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Develop elderly-care competence
- Strengthen disability-support knowledge
- Improve safeguarding awareness
- Develop person-centred communication
- Improve daily-living support skills
- Strengthen care documentation
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, care simulations, documentation tasks and oral discussion.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 10–14 weeks (160–200 hours).
Start Your Professional Learning Journey.
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