Aged Care Skills Micro-Credential

Australia’s diverse and growing population is also an ageing one, and we’ve never been in greater need of dedicated, compassionate carers. We need people who can give older Australians the help they deserve to age with dignity, respect and quality of life. So if you’re the kind of person who knows you can be there to provide people with high-level emotional, physical and personal support, then our Aged Care Skills Micro-Credential is the perfect place to start. And for carers looking to consolidate their existing skills, it’s a brilliant place to continue that journey.

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In this course, you’ll learn all the skills needed to thrive as a caregiver for older Australians. You’ll know how to give care in a home setting, in a community or in a registered home care facility. People requiring aged care support often have mobility problems and need assistance with daily living activities. They might have compromised health, dementia, incontinence or may be nearing the end of life. Upon completion of this credential, employers will know you’re up to the challenge of creating a healthy, empowering environment across all levels of need. That’s because this comprehensive course sets you up with a strong understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks carers work within. It teaches you how to understand healthy body systems, and it helps you learn about the workplace health and safety practices with which you’ll need to comply while on the job.

Our course structure, broken down

The Aged Care Skills Micro-Credential was designed by experts in the field. Their knowledge has been distilled into easily understandable modules that you can complete at your own pace. 

We will start with several foundation topics, including how to:

• Work effectively with older persons 
• Work effectively in the community sector
• Follow safety procedures for direct care work 
• Comply with infection control policies & procedures 
• Recognise healthy body systems in a healthcare setting. 

We then bring in strategies for working through specific aged care contexts, including how to:

• Participate in the implementation of individualised plans 
• Support older people to maintain their independence 
• Support individual health and emotional well-being 
• Provide individualised support
• Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans 
• Assist clients with medication. 

Finally, you will learn several person-centred, strengths-based approaches for working with client needs, including how to:

• Work effectively with diverse people and co-workers 
• Deliver care services using a palliative approach.

As some aged care jobs require a higher education, supplementary resources about further study options and credentials will be provided in the extra learning resources for the course. Online Courses Australia will also provide you with proof of enrolment upon request to assist you with placement in the aged care and community care industry.

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