Interviewing and Assessing Older Adults
Description
This course introduces students to the principles and practice of interviewing for social service, paying attention to issues relating to the aging population. Students will practice the elements of intentional interviewing to obtain the client?s story, help them identify goals, and re-story to make changes to improve quality of life. The course encourages reflection on the interviewer?s influence on the client, and the impact on clients that result from conclusions made from interviews and assessments. Basic interview skills will be practiced including active listening skills and effective techniques to obtain client information.
In addition, students will become familiar with various assessment tools commonly used in the field to determine eligibility and suitability for programs and services including entry into long term care, adult day programs and home supports. Assessments for physical function, ability to perform activities of daily living, cognitive abilities, psychological issues and social isolation will be introduced. The course will familiarize students with the Resident Assessment Index (RAI) which is the standard assessment tool legislated by the Ontario government for use in long term care facilities, and the RAI CHA (Community Home Assessment) used by social service agencies. Students will have the opportunity to apply the skills learned. All practice interviewing and role plays are expected to follow inclusivity practice, cultural sensitivity, awareness and OCSWSSW Standards of Practice.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
In addition, students will become familiar with various assessment tools commonly used in the field to determine eligibility and suitability for programs and services including entry into long term care, adult day programs and home supports. Assessments for physical function, ability to perform activities of daily living, cognitive abilities, psychological issues and social isolation will be introduced. The course will familiarize students with the Resident Assessment Index (RAI) which is the standard assessment tool legislated by the Ontario government for use in long term care facilities, and the RAI CHA (Community Home Assessment) used by social service agencies. Students will have the opportunity to apply the skills learned. All practice interviewing and role plays are expected to follow inclusivity practice, cultural sensitivity, awareness and OCSWSSW Standards of Practice.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
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Overview
- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Level: College
- Language: English
- Course Code: GWL212
- Delivery Method: Apprentissage mixte/hybride
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.