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Caregiver Course

Caregiver Course

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Are you passionate about helping others? Our Caregiver Course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to provide compassionate care to a diverse range of individuals, including babies, the elderly, patients with Alzheimer's or dementia, the terminally ill, paraplegic individuals, stroke survivors, and so much more.

Course Cost

Enrol in South Africa’s leading Caregiver Course!
R 8400 *payment plan options
  • Certified and accredited course
  • 9 Week course (one full day a week)
  • Course instructors are registered Nursing Sisters
  • Practical experience in a Frail Care Facility
  • Two personalized scrub uniforms
  • Survival® Caregiver manual
  • Survival CPR® First Aid manual
  • Venues available across South Africa
COURSE CONTENT

We teach our students how to be highly skilled Caregivers

Our Survival® Caregiver Course is designed to provide comprehensive training over nine consecutive weeks, with sessions held once a week for a full day. Led by our experienced Nursing Sisters, you’ll receive both practical and theoretical instruction, equipping you with the essential skills needed to excel in your Caregiving role.

Accredited, Certified and Qualified

  • Caregiver Certificate: Each participant will receive a Caregiver Course Certificate from Survival CPR® upon completion of all 9 modules and 168 practical hours in a frail care facility.
  • Survival CPR & First Aid Certificate: Our CPR and First Aid course is a certified course. Survival CPR is accredited by American Heart Association as an Authorized American Heart Association training site.

Course Modules

Laws and regulations are essential for Caregivers to follow. These include maintaining privacy, adhering to medication procedures, and ensuring ethical conduct. Caregivers must also comply with professional standards to deliver the highest quality of care.

You will learn about baby care; from general care, sleep, milestones and stimulation. You will also do practical sessions with a baby mannequin. Home safety is also included as part of this module.

We teach you all the aspects of taking care of the elderly, frail and senior care including dementia, delirium, skin health and care of the hands and feet.

In this module you will learn about caring for a person after surgery, including assessing for signs of wound infections and aiding with mobility and wound care.

This module entails learning about frail care, bathing, signs and symptoms of various illnesses such as dehydration, diabetes, medications and more.

This module covers palliative care of terminal patients, and those with serious illness in a comfortable and pain free environment and providing respectful attentiveness for the patient & family.

This module is important as you will learn how to wash a patient, from mouth care, to feeding and assisting a person with mobility issues. This will include class practical examples.

This vital module teaches you how to handle an accident and how to handle all First Aid emergencies as well as life saving CPR skills. We are an Authorized American Heart Association training site.

The examinations evaluates your understanding of all caregiver modules. It’s a crucial step in verifying your readiness to provide exceptional care and demonstrates your competence and commitment to delivering exceptional care.

After graduation, you’ll need to complete 168 hours of practical experience in a care facility within six months. This hands-on experience is essential to solidify your skills and knowledge. We’ll assist you in finding a suitable facility where you can gain valuable experience. This practical training serves as your final exam, and upon successful completion, you’ll receive your certification. Once certified, you’ll be well-prepared to provide quality care in a professional setting.

We are excited to offer certified Survival CPR® Caregivers the chance to list their services for free in our Caregiver Directory on www.survivalcarers.com. This platform connects Caregivers with individuals and families seeking assistance, allowing them to promote their skills effectively.

 

By joining our directory, Caregivers can increase their visibility, making it easier for potential clients to find the support they need. While we facilitate these connections, we do not provide job placement services. Instead, Caregivers manage their profiles, showcasing their qualifications, specialties, and availability directly to interested parties.

 

We believe this approach fosters personal connections, helping individuals find the right Caregiver for their needs. If you’re a certified Survival CPR® Caregiver, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to reach a wider audience and share your valuable services.

Book a Caregiver Course

Step-by-Step Guide to Booking Your Caregiver Course

  1. Select an available start date and venue for a Caregiver Course.
  2. If you wish to utilize our payment plan, please contact our course organizers at +27 60 872 6730 to arrange, as the deposit will secure your booking.
  3. Important: Ensure you have read through the Registration Form here.
  4. If you prefer to pay the full amount upfront, please follow the booking procedure on the calendar.
  5. Upon registration, you will receive all information outlining the details of the Caregiver Course.

 

If you have any questions or need assistance with the booking process, feel free to email us, or reach out to our course organisers via WhatsApp.

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