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Course Description
This course will equip you to work in community, home or residential care settings under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team. Upon completion, you will have the skills and knowledge to follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
You will be able to take responsibility for the scope of your job role and delegation with range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
Entry Requirements
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must have the required level of competency in English (you may be asked to take a Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital Skills assessment to ensure you have the skills to succeed in the course).
You must hold the following nationally recognised unit of competency:
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
| Duration |
9-12 Months |
| How it works |
100% Online |
| Module |
15 Modules |
| Exams |
No Exams Ever |
| Start date |
Start Immediately |
| Price |
Starting From $27.88 pw* |
Key Skills
Learn how to:
- Support participation in a community setting.
- Provide person-centred care
- Support people with mental health issues
- Support people with dementia
- Support people with palliative care needs
- Assist with daily living activities in aged care, disability and mental health environments
Key Units
- Provide individualised support
- Recognise healthy body systems
- Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- Support independence and wellbeing
- Communicate and work in health or community services
- Work with diverse people
- Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- Work legally and ethically
Electives Group A (Ageing Specialisation)
- Provide support to people living with dementia
- Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- Work effectively in aged care
Electives Group B (Disability Specialisation)
- Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengthsbased approach
- Support community participation and social inclusion
- Work effectively in disability support
Electives Group C (Other Electives)
- Work with people with mental health issues
- Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Career/Study Pathways
- Aged Care Worker
- Disability Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Diploma or Bachelor or Higher Degrees in Nursing