LEVEL 3 – CERTIFIED ADVANCED CAREGIVER & SPECIALIZED CARE CERTIFICATE.

Course Prerequisite(s)

Please note that this course has the following prerequisites which must be completed before it can be accessed
LEVEL 2 – CERTIFIED ADVANCED CAREGIVER CERTIFICATE.

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Program Overview
The Certified Advanced Caregiver & Specialized Care Certificate prepares caregivers to provide
high-quality care to individuals with complex health conditions, cognitive impairments, chronic illnesses, end-of-life needs, pediatric care requirements, and home-based care needs. This program develops advanced caregiving competencies, leadership skills, clinical observation skills, and professional workplace readiness.

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:
1. Provide care for clients with chronic and complex medical conditions.
2. Support individuals with dementia and cognitive impairments.
3. Deliver compassionate palliative and end-of-life care.
4. Provide age-appropriate care to infants and children.
5. Safely support clients in home and community settings.
6. Apply medical terminology in caregiver documentation.
7. Recognize abnormal health conditions and report observations accurately.
8. Demonstrate leadership and professionalism.
9. Develop client-centered care plans.
10. Promote dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life.

Course Content

MODULE 1: CHRONIC DISEASE AND COMPLEX CARE
Based on Chapter 18: Providing Care for People with Specific Illnesses Learning Objectives Students will be able to: • Describe common chronic diseases. • Recognize symptoms requiring immediate reporting. • Assist clients safely during disease management. • Support rehabilitation and recovery.

Musculoskeletal Disorders
Cardiovascular Conditions
Respiratory Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Diabetes Management
Kidney Disease
Cancer Care
HIV/AIDS
Mental Health Conditions
Skills Lab

MODULE 2: DEMENTIA AND COGNITIVE CARE SPECIALIST
Based on Chapter 19: Providing Care for People with Cognitive Changes and Dementia Learning Objectives Students will: • Differentiate dementia from normal aging. • Apply dementia care strategies. • Manage responsive behaviours safely.

MODULE 3: PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE
Based on Chapter 20: Providing Care for People at the End of Life Learning Objectives Students will: • Understand the philosophy of palliative care. • Provide comfort-focused care. • Support families through grief and loss.

MODULE 4: PEDIATRIC CAREGIVING
Based on Chapter 21: Providing Care to Infants and Children Learning Objectives Students will: • Understand child development stages. • Provide safe pediatric care. • Support families of ill children.

MODULE 5: HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE
Based on Chapter 22: Providing Care for People in Their Homes Learning Objectives Students will: • Deliver safe home-based care. • Conduct home safety assessments. • Maintain professional boundaries.

MODULE 6: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS
Based on Appendix A and Appendix B

MODULE 7: ADVANCED DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

MODULE 8: LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Based on Chapters 23 and 24

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Course Content

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cardiovascular Conditions

Respiratory Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Diabetes Management

Kidney Disease

Cancer Care

HIV/AIDS

Mental Health Conditions

Skills Lab

MODULE 2: DEMENTIA AND COGNITIVE CARE SPECIALIST Based on Chapter 19: Providing Care for People with Cognitive Changes and Dementia Learning Objectives Students will: • Differentiate dementia from normal aging. • Apply dementia care strategies. • Manage responsive behaviours safely.

Understanding Cognitive Changes

Types of Dementia

Stages of Dementia

Communication Strategies

Managing Responsive Behaviours

Family Support

Skills Lab

MODULE 3: PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE Based on Chapter 20: Providing Care for People at the End of Life Learning Objectives Students will: • Understand the philosophy of palliative care. • Provide comfort-focused care. • Support families through grief and loss.

Principles of Palliative Care

End-of-Life Care

Grief and Bereavement

Post-Mortem Care

Skills Lab

MODULE 4: PEDIATRIC CAREGIVING Based on Chapter 21: Providing Care to Infants and Children Learning Objectives Students will: • Understand child development stages. • Provide safe pediatric care. • Support families of ill children.

Child Growth and Development

Common Childhood Illnesses

Pediatric Safety

Family-Centered Care

Skills Lab

MODULE 5: HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE Based on Chapter 22: Providing Care for People in Their Homes Learning Objectives Students will: • Deliver safe home-based care. • Conduct home safety assessments. • Maintain professional boundaries.

Home Care Environment

Community Resources

Independent Living Support

Professional Boundaries

Skills Lab

MODULE 6: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS Based on Appendix A and Appendix B

Medical Terminology

Healthcare Abbreviations

Human Body Systems

Aging and Body Systems

MODULE 7: ADVANCED DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

Documentation Standards

Observation and Reporting

Care Planning

Skills Lab

MODULE 8: LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Based on Chapters 23 and 24

Professionalism

Workplace Leadership

Career Development

Self-Care and Burnout Prevention

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MODULE 2: DEMENTIA AND COGNITIVE CARE SPECIALIST
Based on Chapter 19: Providing Care for People with Cognitive Changes and Dementia Learning Objectives Students will: • Differentiate dementia from normal aging. • Apply dementia care strategies. • Manage responsive behaviours safely.

MODULE 3: PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE
Based on Chapter 20: Providing Care for People at the End of Life Learning Objectives Students will: • Understand the philosophy of palliative care. • Provide comfort-focused care. • Support families through grief and loss.

MODULE 4: PEDIATRIC CAREGIVING
Based on Chapter 21: Providing Care to Infants and Children Learning Objectives Students will: • Understand child development stages. • Provide safe pediatric care. • Support families of ill children.

MODULE 5: HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE
Based on Chapter 22: Providing Care for People in Their Homes Learning Objectives Students will: • Deliver safe home-based care. • Conduct home safety assessments. • Maintain professional boundaries.

MODULE 6: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS
Based on Appendix A and Appendix B

MODULE 8: LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Based on Chapters 23 and 24