Training structure
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Presentation
5UE - 45 hours - 6 months e-learning
- Introductory module (key concepts in gerontology, frailty processes, etc.)
- General knowledge of the public (Alzheimer's disease and dementia, behavioral disorders and care...)
- Conceptual and practical approaches (Factors and criteria of fragility and vulnerability)
- Ethical and legal approaches (care and abuse, legal protection of vulnerable adults, criminal liability, etc.)
- Assistance and support systems (personal assistance professions, SSIAD, MAIA, etc.)
Training benefits
Pedagogical coordinator : myriam.taroudjit @ umontpellier.fr
Objectives
Understanding the concepts of Vulnerability and Fragility
Understanding the consequences of frailty in aging
Understanding the concepts of frailty and vulnerability in the medical, psychological and social dimensions of the elderly person
Knowing how to identify and anticipate weakening factors
Understanding the ethical and legal issues related to frailty
Identify and use networks and support systems for vulnerable people
Know-how and skills
- Identify frail and/or vulnerable elderly people
- Develop a sense of observation and analysis with a view to providing support that is as close as possible to the needs of the elderly person.
- Identifying a behavioral disorder and understanding its causes
- Adapting to situations of fragility and vulnerability
- Adopt a professional posture in line with people's situation
- Identifying factors of frailty and vulnerability among the elderly
- Identify and adapt to fragile environments
Organization
Special features
E-learning training
Program
6 months (depending on student availability, from October to August)
Assessment methods
A written test at the end of the course (dossier to be handed in).
Admission
Target audience
- Level 4 and 5 professionals
- Practicing professionals: Home helpers, representatives, care assistants, medical-psychological assistants, life auxiliaries, specialized educators, staff from medical-social services (EHPAD, ESAT, etc.), local authority staff, SSIAD staff.
Tuition fees
Contact us on 04 34 43 21 21 or by e-mail: sfc@umontpellier.fr