Objectives
- To prepare a cadre of trained care givers to provide basic care for Persons with Disabilities, chronic illness, geriatric population etc. at home, community and institutions
- To address various challenges that care givers should be familiar when they work with PWDs, mental health, chronic illness and geriatric population.
- To develop the skills to communicate effectively. C.C.C.G.-2023 / 30-05-2023 Rehabilitation Council of India 4
- To develop appropriate etiquette when working with the PWDs and the persons need care.
- To develop the time management and organizational skills necessary to provide efficient care for clients.
- To make them aware about the inclusive technology used for the persons who need appropriate services.
Scope of the Programme:
To assist people who need help with their daily activities due to illness, disability, or aging. Supporting Families and Caregivers especially focuses on the children of a patient with serious illness and their caregiver, and teaches you the best way to empower them to get the support they need.
By the end of this course, they will be able to provide critical avenues of support for the people who are instrumental to the patients care, wellbeing and quality of life. Caregivers can be employed by private households, private care agencies, long term care facilities, not for profit charitable agencies, home care, within the community, and assisted living facilities and lodges. Can be self-employed.
Duration of the Program:
Duration of the programme will be of 1 year with 1200 hours leading to 40 credits (30 hours = 1 credit). The weightage to the programme will be 60% practical and 40% theory. The course work will comprise of 720 hours of practical and 480 hours of theory. The theory hours will also include 60 hours of Employability skills (Soft Skills). The resources for the same are freely downloadable at www.employabilityskills.net. This will enable and empower the trainees with readiness for applying, working as professionals in supporting diverse students across different setups. This 2 credit (60 hours) module is appended in annexure. The module will also have a weightage of 60:40 of practical and theory with formative assessment at internal and the final exam.
Eligibility:
The minimum entry qualifications is 10th or equivalent pass.
Medium of Instruction:
The medium of instruction will be English / Hindi / Regional language.
Methodology:
Offline Mode with standard teaching methods.
Minimum attendance/ Working days:
80% of the total course duration
Examination pattern:
Internal/External/ Practical/Viva : 40% internal and 60% External. Dissertation (if any): One case study as per the interest of the candidate
Criteria of Passing:
40% Theory and 50% Practical.
Board of Examiners/ Examination Scheme: As per NBER norms, Continuous Assessment and Term End Examination.
Award of Degree: Certificate in Care Giving, Awarded by NBER-RCI.
