VULNERABILITY AND FRAGILITY OF THE ELDERLY

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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.)
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Training benefits

Pedagogical coordinator : myriam.taroudjit @ umontpellier.fr

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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

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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
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Organization

Special features

E-learning training

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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).

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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.
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Tuition fees

Contact us on 04 34 43 21 21 or by e-mail: sfc@umontpellier.fr

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