AAC Volunteer Foundational Training
Enrol now in this Primary Care Coordinator Preparatory Course to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for promoting preventive and chronic disease management in primary care setting.
Overview
This training covers Singapore’s ageing landscape, AACs’ goals and services, and profiles and challenges of seniors. Volunteers will learn confidentiality principles, effective communication skills using the BELIEF Framework, and handling interactions with potential dementia cases, preparing them to engage and support seniors effectively.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the eldercare and community care landscape
- Describe the AAC service offerings
- Describe senior profiles and challenges faced by seniors
- Apply effective communication with seniors during engagements
Course Outline
This training program is designed to prepare volunteers for effective engagement with seniors at Active Ageing Centres (AACs) in Singapore. The course covers:
- Eldercare and Community Care Landscape
- Overview of Singapore’s ageing situation and strategies to embrace a super-aged society.
- Importance of ageing in place, promoting active ageing, and addressing social isolation.
- Roles of various community partners, with AACs serving as key nodes for senior engagement.
- AAC Service Offerings
- Goals and objectives of AACs for supporting seniors.
- Detailed look at AAC services and how volunteers can contribute.
- Senior Profiles and Challenges
- Characteristics and challenges faced by robust, frail, and socially isolated seniors.
- Common medical concerns and their impact on seniors’ participation in Active Ageing Programmes.
- Principles of confidentiality and PDPA compliance, including proper consent for handling seniors’ information and photos.
- Effective Communication with Seniors
- Application of the BELIEF Framework and roleplaying exercises.
- Basic communication skills, rapport building, and awareness techniques for engaging seniors.
- Handling potential interactions with persons with dementia, recognizing symptoms, and escalating to staff when necessary.
By completing this training, volunteers will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to support and enrich the lives of seniors in our community.
Target Audience
This training is designed for individuals who are passionate about supporting the elderly community, including volunteers, caregivers, and those interested in working with seniors at Active Ageing Centres (AACs).
Certification
Upon completion of the course, the participants will receive a Certificate of Participation from HMI Institute in partnership with AIC.
Course Date
18 April to
20 April 2023
25 April to
27 April 2023
9 May to
11 May 2023
23 May to
25 May 2023
6 June to
8 June 2023
21 June to
23 June 2023
4 July to
6 July 2023
11 July to
13 July 2023
Course Time
9.00am – 6.00pm
Course Date
18 April to 20 April 2023
25 April to 27 April 2023
9 May to 11 May 2023
23 May to 25 May 2023
6 June to 8 June 2023
21 June to 23 June 2023
4 July to 6 July 2023
11 July to 13 July 2023
Course Time
9.00am – 6.00pm
Course Date & Registration
Course Duration
4 hours
Course Venue
HMI Institute
Course Fee
Sponsorship will be provided by AIC for selected individuals.
- Fill in the Course Application Form
- Attach and submit the form to marcus.er@hmi.com.sg
