A comprehensive 5-day programme equipping caregivers
with the knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on
experience to provide compassionate, effective care to
elderly individuals and those living with chronic illnesses.
This programme blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills and real-world simulations —ensuring caregivers are fully prepared to support elderly individuals and people living with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, dementia, arthritis, and cancer, with dignity, safety, and
compassion. The final session’s emphasis on caregiver self-care reflects our deep understanding of the demands of this vital role.
🏅 Certified on completion
Each day is structured around focused sessions combining theory with hands-on
practical exercises. Click a day to explore its sessions.
Foundations of caregiving, communication, and safety awareness
Role-playing scenarios where participants practise communication techniques with simulated elderly individuals.
Home safety assessment walkthrough where participants identify hazards and suggest remedies.
Hands-on techniques for daily personal care with dignity and respect
Demonstration and hands-on practice of proper bathing and grooming techniques using manikins or simulated scenarios.
Participants practise changing adult diapers using appropriate techniques on manikins.
Meal preparation and feeding exercise where participants create nutritious meals and practise feeding techniques.
Clinical skills for monitoring health, managing medications, and supporting individuals with long-term conditions
Participants practise taking vital signs measurements on each other, interpreting readings, and documenting findings using a sample care record sheet.
Simulation exercise where participants practise administering medications using mock medications, pill organisers, and syringes under instructor supervision.
Scenario-based simulations: participants respond to three chronic illness emergencies (a diabetic hypoglycaemic episode, a suspected stroke, and a COPD breathing crisis) and practise appropriate first aid interventions.
Providing compassionate care for the emotional and end-of-life needs of elderly individuals
Role-playing exercises: participants practise providing emotional support to simulated individuals — one with depression from chronic pain, and one with early-stage dementia showing confusion and agitation.
Simulation exercise where participants practise providing comfort measures and communicating sensitively with a simulated terminally ill individual and their family member.
Relaxation and stress-management workshop covering deep breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques.
Integration of all skills, final assessment, and certificate presentation
Stations set up for participants to rotate through and practise specific caregiving skills learned throughout the programme.
Group-based role-playing scenarios where participants apply their knowledge and skills to address complex caregiving challenges.
Participants demonstrate key skills learned during the training programme in a final practical assessment.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
By the end of this programme, participants will be equipped with the following competencies:
Master active listening, empathy, and communication strategies tailored for elderly individuals and those living with chronic conditions.
Identify environmental hazards, implement fall prevention measures, and safely assist with mobility for elderly and chronically ill individuals.
Provide dignified assistance with bathing, grooming, incontinence management, and nutrition tailored to individual care needs.
Monitor vital signs, manage medications safely, use basic monitoring equipment, and recognise signs of health deterioration.
We boasts state-of-the-art training facilities equipped with modern computers, high-speed internet, and collaborative workspaces. Our labs provide a simulated industry environment, enhancing the learning experience for our students.
We boasts state-of-the-art training facilities equipped with modern computers, high-speed internet, and collaborative workspaces. Our labs provide a simulated industry environment, enhancing the learning experience for our students.
Our team of certified and experienced instructors bring a wealth of industry knowledge to the classroom. They are dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
MADEN collaborates with leading industry partners to stay abreast of the latest trends and caregiving training. This enables us to update our course content regularly, ensuring our students receive training that aligns with current industry standards.
Who Should Attend
This programme is ideal for anyone involved in or entering the field of elderly care or care for individuals with chronic illnesses.
This programme is accessible to beginners and seasoned caregivers alike. Whether you are supporting an elderly parent, caring for a family member with a chronic illness, or building a professional caregiving career — all you need is a commitment to compassionate, dignified care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Join our Comprehensive Caregivers Training Programme and gain the skills, confidence, and certification to provide exceptional care to elderly individuals and those living with chronic illnesses.
