Retirement Home Management
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Retirement Home Management
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 Introduction to Management
2 Management Duties and Activities
3 Organisation and Their Dynamics
4 Management Skills
5   Developing Admissions and Occupancy Policies
6   Standards in the Home
7   Managing Residential Home Activities
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Introduction to Management.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the external and internal environments concerned with management
 
Module 2 – Management Duties and Activities.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define the role of a manager and explain how he/she should implement proper planning
 
Module 3 – Organisation and Their Dynamics.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the elements of Organisation
 
Module 4 – Management Skills.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain how perception, expectation, demands and information are connected with communication
LO2   Examine the process of delegation in detail
 
Module 5 – Developing Admissions and Occupancy Policies.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the process involved in admitting a person into a Residential Setting
 
Module 6 – Standards in the Home.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the factors that influence how a Residential Setting is perceived
 
Module 7 – Managing Residential Home Activities.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the processes involved in Managing a Residential Home
LO2   Summarise what can be done to ensure that the lives of the Aged are as fulfilling as possible

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