Course Description
Osteoarthritis is a debilitating, chronic joint condition that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. This course covers the causes, signs and symptoms, and impacts of osteoarthritis and explores effective management options for the older person in your care.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the learner should be able to:
* Define osteoarthritis
* Describe the risk factors for osteoarthritis
* Recognise signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
* Identify physical and psychological impacts of osteoarthritis in older people
* Explain management options for osteoarthritis
Course Code:
AOC17264-B-R-NZCPD Points:
0.5Course Availability:
Due to be released 29/08/2025Topics:
ConditionsLibrary:
Residential CareCollection:
Care & Clinical