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

Basic Activities of Daily Living 1

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

  1. Recognize and differentiate between the various types of Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADL) pertinent to the elderly.
  2. Pinpoint the factors related to the necessity for BADL retraining in the context of elderly care within a home setting.
  3. Understand the specific functions, benefits, and objectives of assistive tools and equipment designed to support elderly individuals with BADL retraining at home.
  4. Exhibit hands-on proficiency in using assistive devices and equipment to facilitate BADL retraining for elderly individuals in the home environment.

Course Outline

  1. Basic activities of daily living skills retraining in Home Settings
  2. Factors affecting basic activities of daily living skills retraining in Home Settings
  3. Assistive devices for activities of daily skills retraining in Home Settings

Target Audience

  1. Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs)
  2. Home caregivers
  3. 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.

Basic Activities of Daily Living 1

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

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.

Registration

Enquiry

HMI Institute reserves the right to postpone or cancel the courses if minimum enrolment is not met.