Course overview
Here you will find an overview of our course topics
Welcome to our website!
We have developed this online learning platform for you as part of the multi-year Erasmus project "Lern-to-care". Over 90 courses are available to you.
All the courses have now been created and the final touches to images, bug fixes and adjustments will be made in the coming weeks. If you find any errors, please write to here a message or enter it in the feedback forum.
Appropo feedback: All feedback, all completed feedback forms that reach us by 30 March 2025 will be entered into a prize draw for a tablet worth approx. 250 euros.
Introduction to the learning platform
We have put together an introductory course for beginners and those interested.
- How are the courses organised?
- What should I bear in mind?
- How do I get to the next chapter?
- How does the quiz work?
- etc.
Attend the introductory course and get an overview!
Basic courses
Engage, accompany, support - your entry into volunteer work
What makes a good mentor? What are your strengths and where are clear boundaries important? Our basic courses give you practical insights into the basics of volunteering with older people.
You will learn why your attitude is crucial, what role you can take on and how you can strengthen the self-efficacy of the person being cared for. You will also learn which hygiene measures help in everyday life, reflect on your own motivation and prepare specifically for your first assignment.
Of course, each course unit can be completed individually, depending on your own interests.
Advanced courses
Safe and competent support - your next steps in volunteering
How do you react in an emergency? How do you provide sensible support in the home without patronising? In our advanced courses, you will deepen your knowledge and expand your skills for even safer and more effective support for older people.
You will learn about basic emergency measures, receive practical instructions on how to use a rollator and wheelchair and find out how to avoid falls. You will also deal with violence prevention and develop strategies to master difficult situations with confidence.
Of course, each course unit can be completed individually, depending on your own interests.
Deepen your knowledge in our diverse course blocks
Deepen, expand, specialise - themed courses for your volunteer work
Every care situation is unique - and with the right knowledge, you can provide even more targeted support. Our themed courses offer you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in specific areas.
Whether communication, dementia support, nutrition in old age or intercultural sensitivity - the courses are organised thematically and allow you to choose exactly the content that is relevant to your work. This allows you to expand your skills step by step and gain more confidence in your role as a volunteer.
Choose the topics that interest you and customise your training!
Mindful of diversity
Course units: 6
What differences do gender, culture and origin make? How do we deal with sexuality in old age? About the treasure of being different.
Dementia and validation
Course units: 10
What is dementia, how can we understand it and find a good way of dealing with it? Introduction to validation.
Diverse methods
Course units: 12
Methods for volunteers in accompanying (older) people. Tools and approaches for successful visits.
Loneliness
Course units: 6
What is loneliness, how can we respond and what can we offer?
Burnout
Course units: 3
How can you understand burnout and remain capable of acting?
Grief and death
Course units: 5
Learning to understand grief, dealing with grief and mourners and how can I react to grief?
Secrets of good ageing
Course units: 5
What secrets is research uncovering about sleep, movement and life processes?
Communication and conflict resolution
Course units: 10
How we talk to each other and deal with conflicts determines many aspects of our lives. There is a whole collection of courses on this here.
Psychology and ageing
Course units: 6
How does psychology explain ageing? How do we influence ourselves and others? What do we learn from psychologists?
Diseases in old age
Course units: 2
What are our typical age-related illnesses? Things to know and what we can do as volunteers and relatives.
Nutrition and aids
Course units: 8
How are nutrition and growing old well connected? What should we know about nutrition in care?
Recommend our courses!
You can recommend our free courses on your website. It's very simple. We explain how to do it here.
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