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Undergraduate/Postgraduate Certificate of Achievement in Care of the Older Person

Learn how we age and the issues we face. Discover common conditions seen in older people and health promotion to support 'wellness'. You'll explore cultural bias and personal values.

A student nurse checking the blood pressure of an elderly patient in a hospital bed

Key course information

LevelShort courses and CPD
Duration5 days
Start dates2 March 2026
Fee£750
Course codeCID1373

Course summary

This short course covers how we age and the issues we face. This includes common conditions in older people and health promotion to support 'wellness'. You'll also explore cultural bias and personal values.

You can study the course at both Level 6 and Level 7.

Why Sunderland for Short courses and CPD

What you'll study

Topics covered on this course include:

  • National policy, legislation, and research developments in care of the older person
  • Safeguarding, mental capacity, and elder abuse
  • Multidisciplinary input and collaborative working
  • Promoting 'wellness'
  • Providing an appropriate environment and meaningful activity
  • Supporting the carer through partnerships and voluntary agencies/societies
  • Issues in ageing like osteoporosis, falls, delirium and dementia, and Parkinson’s disease
  • Telehealth.

How you'll learn

We deliver the course face-to-face at City Campus. Teaching takes place across five sessions over 10 weeks. You can complete the course at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. Assessment is a 3,500-word essay.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

Employers usually meets course costs. We advise that you speak to your workforce development lead before applying.

We also accept self-funded applicants. If you'd like to explore your options, contact us at cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).

Apply now

Contact our team for further information about applying for this course. Call 0191 515 3361(opens in new tab) or email cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).