Long Term Care

Long Term Care refers to a variety of services designed to assist an individual with health or personal needs over an extended period of time. Coursera's Long Term Care catalogue teaches you how to efficiently provide and manage care for people unable to perform everyday activities independently due to chronic illness, disability or aging. You'll learn the fundamentals of long term care, including care planning, coordination, and monitoring, as well as understanding the legal, ethical, and financial aspects. This knowledge can be applied in various care settings such as home care, assisted living, nursing homes, adult day care centres and hospice care. You will also gain insights into the role of technology, policy, and public health in shaping the future of long term care.