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Short Course

Elder Care Essentials

Compassionate care for older adults

4 modules6 hrs · 6h totalQR-verifiable certificate
DCN

Dr. Chukwuemeka Nnamdi

Medical Director & Elder Care Consultant

CHMC Short Course

Certificate on completion

₦12,000

≈ $7 USD

Installment plans available · No hidden fees

COHCASEL-backed certification
QR-verifiable on completion
Internationally mapped standards
Access to COHCASEL Talent Pool

About This Course

Elder Care Essentials is a standalone short course for carers who work — or plan to work — with older adults. The programme covers physical assistance techniques, the ageing process and common age-related conditions, medication awareness, nutrition, and how to communicate with dignity and respect.

What You'll Learn

  • Assist elderly clients with mobility, bathing, and personal care safely
  • Understand common age-related conditions and their implications for care
  • Manage medication schedules responsibly under employer instruction
  • Communicate with elderly clients and their families with dignity and clarity

Curriculum

4 modules · 6h total
  • Physical changes
  • Common conditions (arthritis, diabetes, hypertension)
  • Cognitive changes
  • Emotional needs
2 more modules — enroll to access full curriculum

What You'll Earn

CHMC Short Course

Caregiver & Home Management Certificate

Valid for 2 years

A QR-verifiable COHCASEL short course certificate valid for 2 years.

QR-verifiable at cohcasel.com/verifyIssued by COHCASEL · CHMC InstituteInternationally mapped

Career Pathways

Elder Care Companion

₦80,000–₦130,000/mo

Nigeria

Prerequisites

  • No prerequisites

Your Instructor

DCN

Dr. Chukwuemeka Nnamdi

Medical Director & Elder Care Consultant

Geriatrician and dementia specialist. Consults on COHCASEL's elder-care modules and reviews clinical accuracy across the Silver and Gold tracks.

₦12,000

≈ $7 USD

Installment plans available · No hidden fees