Microcredential – Work Effectively in Aged Care
In this short course, you will learn to identify job role requirements, comply with legal and professional conduct standards, communicate effectively, recognise signs of abuse, and maintain privacy and confidentiality. Learn how to employ self-care strategies to manage stress levels while delivering person-centred care in accordance with key philosophies and concepts in aged care. Gain practical skills in risk assessment, reportable incident handling, and navigating accreditation and funding systems within the aged care sector.
Course Structure
Unit - Work Effectively in Aged Care
- Identify own job role requirements
- Read job description
- Discuss, clarify and confirm role and expectations
- Tasks outside the scope of the worker’s role
- Referring work tasks
- Comply with professional conduct requirements
- Legal framework requirements
- Human rights framework
- Duty of care
- Cultural competence
- Restrictive practices
- Roles of interdisciplinary team members
- Communication and cooperating
- Terminology used in aged care
- Using and understanding applicable terminology
- Using digital terminology in aged care
- Identify tasks in individualised plans
- Support plans
- Person-centred communication techniques
- Seeking consent
- Recognising signs of abuse
- Risk areas for abuse and systemic issues
- Reporting abuse and neglect
- Aged care
- Priority 1 and 2 incidents
- Reportable incidents
- Maintaining workplace information
- Privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
- Monitoring own stress levels
- Self-care strategies
- Seeking support
- Key philosophies and concepts in aged care
- Accreditation systems
- Funding systems
- Psychological disability
- Risk assessment framework
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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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
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.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
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.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
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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