Basic Activities of Daily Living
Gain the expertise to facilitate retraining of the elderly in basic activities of daily living, specifically tailored to a home environment
Overview
This course equips caregivers with the expertise needed to facilitate the retraining of the elderly in basic activities of daily living (BADL) within a home setting. Through hands-on modules focusing on basic daily living skills, factors influencing retraining in home settings, and utilization of assistive devices, attendees will develop proficiency in employing these tools to aid elderly individuals.
Course Objectives
- Recognize and differentiate between the various types of Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADL) pertinent to the elderly.
- Pinpoint the factors related to the necessity for BADL retraining in the context of elderly care within a home setting.
- Understand the specific functions, benefits, and objectives of assistive tools and equipment designed to support elderly individuals with BADL retraining at home.
- Exhibit hands-on proficiency in using assistive devices and equipment to facilitate BADL retraining for elderly individuals in the home environment.
Course Outline
- Basic activities of daily living skills retraining in Home Settings
- Factors affecting basic activities of daily living skills retraining in Home Settings
- Assistive devices for activities of daily skills retraining in Home Settings
Target Audience
- Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs)
- Home caregivers
- Volunteers interested in learning how to care for the elderly
Certification
Upon completion of the course, the participants will be awarded the Certificate of Completion by HMI Institute.
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
To be Confirmed
Course Duration
1 Day
Mode: In-person training
Course Venue
HMI Institute
Course Fee
$250 per participant
* Subject to GST
SkillsFuture Credit Claimable
Above subsidy applicable for Singaporean / Singapore PR of age 21 years old and above.
*SSG Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy only applicable to Singaporean age 40 years old and above.
Caregiver Training Grant Claimable
Eligible care recipients will receive a $200 annual subsidy (from April to March the following year) that can be used by their caregivers (family members or foreign domestic workers) to attend courses to better care for their loved ones.
* For more information, please visit the AIC website.
Fees can be offset via SkillsFuture Credit.
Above Subsidy applicable for Singaporean / Singapore PR of age 21 years old and above.
*SSG Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy only applicable to Singaporean age 40 years old and above.
UTAP Funding Available
NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support with the UTAP funding
* For more information on UTAP, please visit the NTUC website.
- Fill in the Course Application Form
- Attach and submit the form to marcus.er@hmi.com.sg
