Microcredential – Participate in Planning Leisure and Health Programs for Clients with Complex Needs
This course will teach you how to plan leisure and health activities for clients with complex needs. You’ll discover how to understand client challenges, create strategies to help them join activities, and make sure they feel included and empowered. The course also covers adapting programs, working with others, and overcoming barriers so clients can fully enjoy and benefit from leisure activities.
Course Structure
Unit - Participate in Planning Leisure and Health Programs for Clients with Complex Needs
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1. Participate in profiling specific client needs |
1.1 Determine specific client issues, characteristics and symptoms 1.2 Identify the impact of any issues, characteristics and symptoms on participation in leisure 1.3 Determine a range of strategies and modifications that will enable the client to maximise their participation in leisure and recreation programs |
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2. Promote inclusion and empowerment |
2.1 Follow principles of integration in recreational and leisure activities 2.2 Identify the advantages of integration in recreational and leisure activities 2.3 Identify the disadvantages of segregation in recreational and leisure activities 2.4 Identify mechanisms to empower clients with complex needs through recreational and leisure activities |
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3. Contribute to the plan for addressing the impact of client issues, characteristics and symptoms |
3.1 Determine the recreational and leisure needs of clients with complex needs 3.2 Identify the benefits of participation in recreational and leisure activities in relation to meeting identified needs 3.3 Identify barriers to participation in recreational and leisure activities 3.4 Develop strategies for overcoming identified barriers 3.5 Involve stakeholders and significant others in planning to manage barriers to recreational and leisure activities according to client’s needs |
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4. Participate in the development of effective strategies for working with clients with complex needs |
4.1 Examine the range of issues facing people with complex needs and the impact these issues have on their lives in relation to leisure and recreation participation 4.2 Demonstrate the use of appropriate language when working with clients with complex needs 4.3 Design strategies that are relevant to cultural and social contexts of the individual and their community 4.4 Adapt activities, programs, the environment and equipment to optimise client involvement in leisure and health programs 4.5 Document strategies for work with clients with complex needs within an individual program plan and activity plan |
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
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When can I start this course?
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Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
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I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
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