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Certificate of Chronic Disease Support

In this online chronic disease course, you will discover the most common chronic diseases and learn how to create a support plan to maintain patient health and well-being.
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Delivery Method
100% Online
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Study Hours
15 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

As a health or community services worker, your job will often involve working closely with individuals with a chronic disease. The Certificate of Chronic Disease Support is an ideal professional development program for you to gain essential skills to better support these patients and enhance your employability in the sector.

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to provide exceptional support and assistance to people who have a chronic disease. Topics include self-care, Australian privacy principles, report writing, palliative care nursing, occupational therapy and more.

In this online chronic disease course, you will discover the most common chronic diseases and learn how to create a support plan to maintain patient health and well-being.

On completion of this course you will be equipped to assist health care professionals in a variety of settings, including a client’s home, residential and aged-care facilities, hospitals, schools and community service based centre.

Printed learning materials are available for purchase for this course and can be ordered during enrolment.  

Course Structure
Unit - Address the needs of people with chronic disease
  • Identify chronic disease
  • Asthma
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hemoglobin disorders
  • HIV/Aids
  • Arthritis
  • Viral hepatitis
  • Support plan
  • Plan design
  • Action plans
  • Impairments, limitations and restrictions
  • Chronic disease impacts
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Current client treatments
  • Management plans
  • Personal health assessment
  • Client involvement
  • Model and program of self-management
  • Confirm support plans with supervisor
  • Supporting a client in a holistic manner
  • Client well-being
  • Support and assistance
  • Stigma
  • Financial Status
  • Recurrence
  • Addressing variables
  • Clients understanding of disease
  • Fact sheets and content
  • Needs and requirements
  • Work role and responsibilities
  • Occupational therapy
  • Cultural needs
  • Palliative care nursing
  • Community care nursing
  • Procedures for referral
  • Community services agencies
  • Professionals
  • General practitioner
  • Level and type of contribution
  • Impact of caring on carers
  • Stress
  • Communicate role and requirements
  • Variations to clients’ needs
  • When to refer clients
  • Coordinated service approach
  • Report writing
  • Australian privacy principles (APP)
  • Suicide, self-harm abuse or neglect
  • Legislative requirements
  • Strategies for worker self-care
  • Indicators of stress
  • Support workers
  • Debriefings
  • Self-care
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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.

Career Outcomes

Professional Development For:

  • Personal Care Workers
  • Lifestyle Support Workers
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Nurses Aid
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Certificate of Chronic Disease Support
$199.00
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About Us

At Australian Online Courses, we are passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds achieve their career goals. Since 2008, we have created opportunities for people in Australia and around the world.

Our Difference

What sets us apart is that we genuinely care about your career development. That’s why flexible study schedules, competitive pricing and exceptional customer and student support are at the heart of what we do. Our comprehensive courses, developed in consultation with industry employers, provide the skills and knowledge necessary for success in your current role or to pursue new opportunities.

Our state-of-the-art eLearning platform means you can study anywhere, anytime. So, enrol today and get the skills and confidence you need to achieve your career dreams, big or small.

Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

How to Enrol

You can enrol online by clicking Get Started on any course page under Enrol & Start Today. Follow the prompts to complete your enrolment as an individual, business, or service provider.

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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.

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 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

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.

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.

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.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

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.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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