Social Work (Residential Care) OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Social Work Course by The Open University
'Aging and Disability: Transitions into Residential Care' examines social work in a group home or residential care center. Focus is on elements to consider when selecting a nursing home or residential care facility for a patient. The free OpenCourseWare from The Open University targets intermediate-level undergraduate social work students.
Aging and Disability: Transitions into Residential Care: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | No |
Aging and Disability: Transitions into Residential Care: Course Description
'Aging and Disability: Transitions into Residential Care' focuses on the decisions to be made when moving an elderly or infirm person into a group care facility. The emphasis is on social work students, with a mild bias toward working within the United Kingdom's social work, but the the OpenCourseWare may be helpful to non-professionals who need to choose an assisted care facility for a loved one regardless of location. The OpenCourseWare provides a guide for identifying the need for and managing the transition to a residential care facility. Exercises discussing audio and video materials embedded in the OpenCourseWare units review the many considerations for placing someone in a residential care facility. Emphasis is placed on matching the needs of the client to the services provided at a particular facility. Visual materials cover design considerations for facilities caring for people with dementia and similar health issues. 'Aging and Disability: Transitions into Residential Care' should take approximately 11 hours to complete.
This free OpenCourseWare includes readings, audio- and video-based exercises and a bibliography of source materials. To take 'Aging and Disability: Transitions into Residential Care,' visit the moving to assisted living facilities course page.
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