Undergraduate Certificate in Elderly Care

This Certificate equips learners with the skills and competencies needed to care for elderly people with varied health needs, preparing them for the realities of working alongside other professions in an elderly-care team. The physical, psychological, nutritional and mental dimensions of ageing are all covered, alongside practical approaches to managing illness and challenging behaviour. The course also introduces quality management, leadership principles, and the public-policy and legal foundations that shape elderly care in Malta, aiming to produce caregivers who are both competent in technique and confident in judgement. Worth 30 ECTS at MQF Level 5, the certificate runs full-time over seven months. Entry requires an MQF Level 4 qualification (one A-Level or equivalent) plus a pass in English and Mathematics at MQF Level 3.