Course sections

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  Work Effectively With Older People

  In this comprehensive module, you will learn how to effectively support older people within aged care services.

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  Follow Safety Procedures For Direct Care Work

  Safety in an aged care workplace whether in a residential facility, in the community or in a private home is critically important. In this module, you will master the knowledge and skills required to follow safety procedures as you work with aged people.

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  Recognise Healthy Body Systems In A Health Care Setting

  Many professions in aged care necessitate people having a thorough understanding of healthy functioning of the human body well as practical aspects of disease management.

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  Work Effectively In The Community Sector

  Designed to provide you an opportunity to kickstart your career or formalise existing community work skills.

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  Provide Behaviour Support In The Context Of Individualised Plans

  A Behaviour Support plan gives carers insight into an older person’s behaviour and identifies strategies to encourage appropriate behaviours and a quality of life. 

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  Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients & Co-Workers

  It is essential that aged care workers understand the cultural factors that influence their work relationships and practices, and the delivery of a culturally appropriate service.

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  Participate In The Implementation Of Individualised Plans

  When challenging behaviour happens, the goal of a Behaviour Support Plan is for everyone to respond consistently utilizing the methods that have been agreed upon. As a result, behavioural triggers can be avoided or limited, and the person can be encouraged to recognize triggers, advise when they occur, and apply coping techniques.

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  Support Older People To Maintain Their Independence

  In this topic you will study ways in which you can support an older person who wants to stay in their own home and live as happily and normally as they can.

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  Provide Support To Meet Personal Care Needs

  This comprehensive module looks at the knowledge and skills that aged care workers would need to effectively support or help a client with their personal care needs within the context of an individualised care/support plan.

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  Comply With Infection Control Policies & Procedures

  Find out effective infection control strategies that ensure the safety of the client.

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  Support Individual Health & Emotional Well-Being

  This learning guide will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to inspire and support the elderly as a care worker.

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  Deliver Care Services Using A Palliative Approach

  Palliative care helps people with any life-limiting illness, manage symptoms and improve their quality of life.

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  Assist Clients With Medication

  Assist people with self-medication in accordance with the care/support plan and in line with legal and organisational requirements.

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  Support People with Dementia

  It can be difficult and challenging to care for someone who is experiencing dementia. However, with the necessary care and appropriate support, it could be rewarding and even gratifying.

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  Support Ageing People with Disabilities

  This module is developed to know the required knowledge and skills to help support the ageing population with disabilities.

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