Eldercare 24/7 Academy

Evidence-based, CPD-accredited clinical training that strengthens the safety, competence, and confidence of caregivers, nurses, and healthcare teams.

HPCSA & UCT Accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) HPCSA Accreditation No: MDB001/002/01/2027

The Eldercare 24/7 Clinical Training Manual is officially accredited by the University of Cape Town (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences — an appointed accreditor of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) — for 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at Level 1.

Accrediting Body University of Cape Town (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences · CPD Office
Statutory Regulator HPCSA Regulated Ref: MDB001/002/01/2027 (Level 1)
Clinical Allocation 28 Clinical CEUs Level 1 Clinical Points
Ethics Allocation 2 Ethics CEUs Human Rights & Health Law

Upon successful completion of the Clinical Training Programme, CEU certificates are issued and points are submitted directly to the HPCSA for registered healthcare practitioners.

Build practical elder care competence

Our programmes prepare caregivers, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver dignified care aligned with doctor-led clinical governance standards.

Foundations Programme

5 modules Proposed 10 hours, subject to final time-on-task validation Online self-directed learning, with optional facilitated group training

R1,850 per learner

Who this is for

New and experienced caregivers, healthcare assistants, support workers, family caregivers and facility staff who require a structured foundation in professional older-person care.

Assessment: Short knowledge assessment after each module.
Accreditation status: Awards an Eldercare 24/7 Academy Certificate of Completion. (Note: Official HPCSA CPD accreditation MDB001/002/01/2027 applies to the 16-module Clinical Training Manual).
Programme Details & Curriculum
Learning outcomes
  • Apply professional conduct and ethical caregiving principles.
  • Explain common physiological changes associated with ageing.
  • Respect elder rights, dignity, autonomy and safeguarding requirements.
  • Communicate appropriately with older persons, families and healthcare teams.
  • Apply basic POPIA-compliant documentation practices.
Assessment & practical evaluation

Short knowledge assessment after each module.

Case-based questions and reflective activities.

Final online assessment with a proposed minimum pass mark of 70%.

No practical evaluation is required unless the programme is delivered as facilitated facility training.

Prerequisites & professional scope

No formal clinical qualification is required. Learners must have sufficient literacy to complete the course and assessments. This programme does not qualify caregivers to diagnose, prescribe, administer restricted treatment or perform regulated nursing or medical procedures.

Fee includes

Access to five learning modules, digital learning material, online assessments, a Certificate of Completion and standard learner support during the programme.

Accreditation status

Awards an Eldercare 24/7 Academy Certificate of Completion. (Note: Official HPCSA CPD accreditation MDB001/002/01/2027 applies to the 16-module Clinical Training Manual).

Certificate: Certificate of Completion

Aligned with Eldercare 24/7 clinical governance standards. Full UCT / HPCSA CPD accreditation (MDB001/002/01/2027) applies to the 16-module Clinical Training Programme.

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HPCSA CPD Accredited · 30 CEUs

Clinical Training Programme

16 modules 32 hours, based on approximately 2 hours per module Self-directed online learning, facilitated group learning or blended delivery

From R4,500 per learner

Who this is for

Professional nurses, nursing assistants, medical practitioners, allied health professionals, hospice and rehabilitation staff, experienced caregivers and healthcare teams involved in older-person care.

Assessment: Module-based MCQs, case-study analyses, reflective practice activities and a final summative assessment.
Accreditation status: Accredited by the University of Cape Town (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences (HPCSA Appointed Accreditor) under Accreditation Number MDB001/002/01/2027 for 30 Continuing Education Units (Level 1: 28 Clinical CEUs + 2 Ethics, Human Rights & Health Law CEUs). CEUs are submitted directly to the HPCSA upon successful completion.
Programme Details & Curriculum
Learning outcomes
  • Recognise common health conditions affecting older persons.
  • Apply evidence-informed principles to chronic and complex care.
  • Identify risks involving falls, infection, pressure injuries, medication and deterioration.
  • Apply ethical, legal and documentation principles.
  • Communicate effectively with older persons, families and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Support caregivers and families, recognise red flags and escalate concerns appropriately.
Assessment & practical evaluation

Module-based MCQs, case-study analyses, reflective practice activities and a final summative assessment.

The minimum pass mark is 70%. Practical evaluation applies only where it is included in the selected delivery package.

Prerequisites & professional scope

Healthcare professionals must participate within their registered professional scope. Caregivers may complete appropriate educational content but may not use the programme as authority to diagnose, prescribe, alter medication or perform regulated procedures.

Fee includes

The base fee includes access to all 16 modules, digital learning material, online assessments, case studies, reflective activities, a Certificate of Completion and standard learner support. The final price may vary according to delivery method, group size, live facilitation, practical evaluation, mentorship, printed materials, venue and travel requirements.

Accreditation status

Accredited by the University of Cape Town (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences (HPCSA Appointed Accreditor) under Accreditation Number MDB001/002/01/2027 for 30 Continuing Education Units (Level 1: 28 Clinical CEUs + 2 Ethics, Human Rights & Health Law CEUs). CEUs are submitted directly to the HPCSA upon successful completion.

Certificate: CPD-Accredited Certificate of Completion (HPCSA Accreditation No: MDB001/002/01/2027)

Accredited by the University of Cape Town (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences (HPCSA No: MDB001/002/01/2027) — 28 Clinical CEUs + 2 Ethics CEUs (Level 1).

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Advanced Practical Skills Programme

24 practical skills modules Proposed 24 to 36 hours; final duration to be confirmed after piloting Blended learning with demonstrations, supervised practice and competency evaluation

R3,200 per learner

Who this is for

Caregivers, nursing assistants, nurses, facility staff and healthcare teams who require supervised practical development in older-person care.

Assessment: Knowledge checks, facilitator observation, practical competency checklists, supervised return demonstrations, remediation where required and a final practical competency evaluation.
Accreditation status: Awards a Certificate of Completion with practical competency recognition where supervised evaluation is completed. (HPCSA / UCT CPD accreditation MDB001/002/01/2027 applies to the 16-module Clinical Training Programme).
Programme Details & Curriculum
Learning outcomes
  • Demonstrate safe, person-centred practical care.
  • Apply infection-prevention and general safety principles.
  • Support mobility, transfers, positioning and falls prevention.
  • Assist with nutrition, hydration, hygiene and pressure-injury prevention.
  • Observe and document changes in an older person’s condition.
  • Recognise warning signs, escalate concerns and remain within professional scope.
Assessment & practical evaluation

Knowledge checks, facilitator observation, practical competency checklists, supervised return demonstrations, remediation where required and a final practical competency evaluation.

Prerequisites & professional scope

Completion of the Foundations Programme is recommended. Some modules may be restricted to appropriately registered healthcare professionals. Caregivers may only perform activities permitted by law, facility policy, delegation arrangements and their training. Course completion does not expand a learner’s legal scope of practice.

Fee includes

Digital theory and preparation material, 24 practical module guides, knowledge assessments, competency checklists and a Certificate of Completion. Live practical training facilitation, travel, specialist equipment, venue hire and extended mentorship are quoted and charged separately according to the selected delivery package.

Accreditation status

Awards a Certificate of Completion with practical competency recognition where supervised evaluation is completed. (HPCSA / UCT CPD accreditation MDB001/002/01/2027 applies to the 16-module Clinical Training Programme).

Certificate: Certificate of Completion; competency recognition only where supervised evaluation is completed

Aligned with Eldercare 24/7 clinical governance standards. Full UCT / HPCSA CPD accreditation (MDB001/002/01/2027) applies to the 16-module Clinical Training Programme.

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Best Value

Full Academy Bundle

45 modules in total Approximately 66 to 78 hours; provisional until practical hours are validated Online, facilitated or blended according to the selected package

R7,500 per learner

Who this is for

Learners and care facilities seeking the complete Eldercare 24/7 professional development pathway, from foundational knowledge through clinical learning and supervised practical skills.

Assessment: Learners must meet the assessment requirements of each included programme. Practical competency cannot be awarded from online theory alone where supervised demonstration is required.
Accreditation status: Includes the CPD-Accredited Clinical Training Programme, accredited by the University of Cape Town (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences under HPCSA Accreditation No: MDB001/002/01/2027 (Level 1: 28 Clinical CEUs + 2 Ethics CEUs). CEUs apply to the accredited Clinical Training component for registered healthcare practitioners.
Programme Details & Curriculum
The bundle includes
  • Foundations Programme: 5 modules.
  • Clinical Training Programme: 16 modules (UCT / HPCSA CPD Accredited: MDB001/002/01/2027 — 28 Clinical CEUs + 2 Ethics CEUs).
  • Advanced Practical Skills Programme: 24 modules.
  • Assessments and practical competency tools.
  • Certificates of Completion for successfully completed components.
  • Standard learner support.
Assessment & practical evaluation

Learners must meet the assessment requirements of each included programme. Practical competency cannot be awarded from online theory alone where supervised demonstration is required.

Prerequisites & professional scope

The prerequisites and professional-scope restrictions of all three programmes continue to apply. Completion of the bundle does not authorise a learner to practise outside their registered or legally permitted scope.

Fee includes

Best Value: Presents the complete learning pathway. Live facilitation, travel, venues, equipment or extended mentorship attract additional fees.

Accreditation status

Includes the CPD-Accredited Clinical Training Programme, accredited by the University of Cape Town (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences under HPCSA Accreditation No: MDB001/002/01/2027 (Level 1: 28 Clinical CEUs + 2 Ethics CEUs). CEUs apply to the accredited Clinical Training component for registered healthcare practitioners.

Certificate: Certificates of Completion for each successfully completed programme component (including CPD-Accredited Clinical Training Certificate MDB001/002/01/2027)

Includes the UCT / HPCSA CPD-Accredited Clinical Training Programme (MDB001/002/01/2027 — 28 Clinical CEUs + 2 Ethics CEUs).

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Facility packages

Train your team together

Discounted group packages are available for small, medium, large, and enterprise facilities. Each proposal is tailored to team size, training depth, travel, and governance requirements.

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