HOPE Responding to Heatwaves in the Older People Ecosystem
The HOPE E-ºìÌÒÊÓƵing Platform is an integral component of the HOPE ERASMUS+ Higher Education Project, a European initiative dedicated to enhancing education and training to address heat-related health risks in older adults.
As part of this effort, the HOPE platform provides a cutting-edge e-learning course designed on our MOODLE platform.
Description
ERASMUS +Higher Education
Responding to Heatwaves in the Older People Ecosystem
The project HOPE will put the severe health threats of heatwaves on the agenda of the older adult service and healthcare sectors with an inclusive approach for the whole ecosystem.
An innovative e-learning course has been developed in a specific MOODLE HOPE E-LEARNING platform to provide students across various disciplines with practical tools for preventing and managing heat-related health issues in older adults. This course is designed for broad accessibility, aligning with relevant curricula and meeting the needs of organisations like nursing homes, home care, and social work agencies. Using a blended learning approach with multimedia materials, it fosters knowledge retention while promoting global collaboration and knowledge exchange.
The course is in English and is suitable for students, healthcare professionals, and informal caregivers.
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ºìÌÒÊÓƵing objectives
You can use the material in this e-learning in several ways in order to increase your knowledge and understanding of the possible actions you can undertake from you professional perspective. Either start with the modules and try to make one or more present cases. Or start with one of the cases and use the information in the modules, a database of good practices, narratives of older adults and a database of articles to be able to gather the insights you need to work on these cases.
Upon completing this course, you will be equipped to effectively initiate and manage interactions at various levels, ensuring the protection of vulnerable individuals from the dangers of extreme heat. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to take proactive measures, foster collaboration, and implement strategies that enhance resilience and safeguard those most at risk.
Methodology & assessment
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
An innovative e-learning course has been developed in a specific MOODLE HOPE E-LEARNING platform to provide students across various disciplines with practical tools for preventing and managing heat-related health issues in older adults.
​This course is designed for broad accessibility, aligning with relevant curricula and meeting the needs of organizations like nursing homes, home care, and social work agencies.
Using a blended learning approach with multimedia materials, it fosters knowledge ret
Certification details
A certificate can be downloaded if you have logged in and answered the quizzes and assignments.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Course package content:
All the e-courses are free of charge.
https://e-learning.hopeheatwaves.eu/
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)Other
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Target audience type:Student TeacherGovernment / policy makerHigher education institution staff
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ºìÌÒÊÓƵing time:25 hours or more
