Description

50 Hours | Online | Modality: Practical and Theoretical-Practical

From October 3 to December 19, 2025

The ageing of the population is one of the most striking phenomena of the 21st century, with profound implications for health systems, family structures and society in general. Caring for the elderly in a competent, ethical and humanized way has become an unavoidable priority. This Practical Specialization in Care for the Elderly is a response to this reality, offering advanced training, focused on practice, for professionals who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in the area of geriatrics and gerontology.

The training program is designed to provide a rigorous and applied training experience, integrating the latest scientific advances, multidisciplinary approaches and evidence-based practices. Throughout the course, participants will be trained to act in a proactive and differentiated way in the planning, execution and evaluation of care for the elderly, promoting their autonomy, quality of life and dignity.

With a range of experienced and qualified trainers, and partnerships with leading institutions, this Master is ideal for those who want to turn caring for the elderly into a real professional and human commitment.

Prices and payment terms

ANGES Members: 380 € | Non-Members: 700 €

The training can be paid for in 3 installments, one at the time of registration and the rest between October and December 2025

ANGES Members: 3 x 130€ | Non-Members: 3 x 235€

If you wish to pay in installments, please request a registration form by e-mailing geral@anges.pt.

Objectives and recipients

General objectives

1. Development of Specialized Technical Skills

To enable professionals to provide excellent care for the elderly by mastering specific and up-to-date techniques in geriatrics.

To train professionals capable of implementing person-centered care, respecting the dignity, autonomy and individuality of the elderly.

3. Integration of Digital Technologies and Tools

Prepare professionals to effectively use emerging technologies in geriatric care and service management.

4. Development of Management Skills

Training in the efficient management of human resources and institutional communication in the social sector.

Specific objectives

In the Field of Direct Care:

Drawing up, implementing and evaluating personalized Individual Care Plans (ICPs)
Perform safe personal care, transfer and mobilization techniques
Plan and implement nutritional strategies suited to geriatric needs
Apply strict hygiene and infection control protocols
Implementing humanized palliative care

In the Psychosocial Domain:

Developing therapeutic communication skills and emotional intelligence
Plan and execute socio-cultural animation and cognitive stimulation programs
Sensitively addressing issues of intimacy and emotional well-being
Resolving ethical conflicts in the geriatric context

In the technological field:

Operating digital care management platforms
Use monitoring applications and assistive technologies
Implement tools to systematically monitor activities

Management:

Efficiently managing human resources in the social sector
Create and implement institutional digital communication strategies
Apply sector-specific labor legislation

Recipients

Professionals (or students) who wish to work (or already work) in the care of elderly people, with a focus on safe, humanizing and effective practices.

Health professionals;
Social sector professionals;
Managers and technical directors;
Formal and informal caregivers;
Students from related areas who wish to specialize;
Other professionals wishing to specialize.

Curriculum Plan

General Course Structure

Block I – Practical Foundations of Care

Block II – Specialized Technical Skills

Block III – Management and Applied Technology

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MODULE 1: Individual Care Plan: Design, Implementation and Evaluation

Trainer: Dr. Maria Jesus Névoa | Duration: 3h | Date: 31.10.2025 18h-21h

Practical Objectives:

Preparing real PICs based on clinical cases
Implement monitoring strategies
Evaluate and reformulate existing plans

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MODULE 2: Caring for the Elderly: A Comprehensive and Humanized Approach

Trainers: Nurse Bruna Pinto (3h) + TALINAMED (2h) | Duration: 5h | Dates: 03/10/2025 18h-21h and 15/10/2025 18h-21h

Practical Objectives:

Perform safe personal care techniques
Apply effective communication strategies
Transfer and mobilization

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MODULE 3: Geriatric Food and Nutrition: Sustainability and Balance

Trainer: Dr. Tânia Silva | Duration: 3h | Date: 22/10/2025 18h-21h

Practical Objectives:

Planning balanced menus
Adapting textures and consistencies
Implement food safety protocols

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MODULE 4: Hygiene and Safety in Care Environments

Trainer: Hygiene Technician (EIXORIENTADOR) | Duration: 2h | Date: 29/10/2025 18h-20h

Practical Objectives:

Carry out cleaning and disinfection protocols
Apply infection control measures
Organizing safe environments

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MODULE 5: Human Skills in Care: Ethics and Emotional Intelligence

Trainer: Dr. Carla Magalhães | Duration: 3h | Date: 19/12/2025 18h-21h

Practical Objectives:

Apply therapeutic communication techniques
Resolving ethical conflicts
Developing emotional skills

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MODULE 6: Socio-cultural Animation and Active Ageing

Trainer: Dr. Bruno Trindade | Duration: 3h Date: 12/11/2025 18h-21h

Practical Objectives:

Plan cognitive stimulation activities
Implement animation programs
Adapt activities to limitations

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MODULE 7: Intimacy and Emotional Well-being in Old Age

Trainer: Dr. Inês Alexandra | Duration: 3h | Date: 14/11/2025 18h-21h

Practical Objectives:

Approach intimacy issues naturally
Implement privacy policies
Supporting emotional needs

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MODULE 8: Palliative Care: Humanized Approach at the End of Life

Trainer: Nurse Andreia Andrade | Duration: 3h | Date: 26/11/2025 18h-21h

Practical Objectives:

Applying comfort measures
Communicating with bereaved families
Implementing end-of-life care

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MODULE 9: Digital Tools for Comprehensive Care

Trainers: Sioslife + Mysenior + Cogweb + Actif | Duration: 3h | Date: 28/11/2025 18h-21h

Practical Objectives:

Operating digital management platforms
Use monitoring apps
Implementing assistive technologies

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MODULE 10: Human Resources Management in the Social Sector

Trainers: Dr. Fernanda Alves de Castro (4h) + Dr. Carmen Vieira (4h) | Duration: 8h Dates: 03/12/2025 18h-22h

and 05/12/2025 18h-22h

Practical Objectives:

Create efficient schedules
Managing absences and substitutions
Applying specific labor legislation

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MODULE 11: Digital Communication and Social Media for Institutions

Trainers: Eng.º João Correia (3h) + Dr.ª Marta Rosa (3h) | Duration: 6h Dates: 10/12/2025 18h-21h and 12/12/2025 18h-21h

Practical Objectives:

Creating content for social networks
Managing institutional digital presence
Implement communication strategies

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MODULE 12: Tools for Accompanying/Monitoring Activities with Older People

Trainer: Dr. Francisco Melo | Duration: 3h Date: 17/12/2025 18h-22h

Practical Objectives:

Understand the importance of systematic monitoring;
Identify and apply practical monitoring tools;
Promoting a person-centered approach;
Train professionals to record and interpret information.

Evaluation and Certificate

CERTIFICATE

The trainee will receive a certificate with the number of hours of training, inserted into the SIGO platform, through the Associação Teatro e Construção, an entity certified by DGERT.

Practical Specialization in Geriatric Care

Objectives and recipients

Curriculum Plan

Evaluation and Certificate

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