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Certificate III in Aged Care CHC30208

In partnership with DALLAS NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE.

This is an accredited certificate for those already employed, or seeking employment, in hostels, supported accommodation, and other aged care settings.

Dallas NH provides quality training with extensive workplace learning. This training is highly regarded by the Aged Care industry.

Individualised support creates an easy introduction to study.

Students are required to have English language skills sufficient to ensure that they can -

• partcipate effectively in class;
• complete written assignments, reports and records; and
• follow direction in the workplace.

It is anticipated this course will commence during Term 2, 2010. It will run two full days per week over two terms. As a guide, in 2009 it ran Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00am to 4:30pm.

Accurate timetabling will be posted to this website at the time of confirmation.

There will be 10 Core Units and 4 electives. The full range of Electives has been tabled below; however, electives offered shall be decided according to the majority of Tutor and Enrolee preferences.

Core Units

CHCAC317A	Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCAC318A	Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411A	Work effectively in the community sector
CHCICS301A	Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCICS302A	Participate in the implementation of individualized plans
CHCICS303A	Support individual and emotional well being
CHCOHS312A	Follow safety procedures for direct care work
CHCPA301B	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP301A	Recognize healthy body systems in a health care context
Electives	4 electives should be selected from the list below
HLTHIR403B	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404B	Work effectively with aboriginal an/or Torres Strait Islander people
	Client Support
CHCAC316B	Provide food services
CHCAC410A	Collect technical data to support client health care plan
CHCAC417A	Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCAD401D	Advocate for clients
CHCCS311C	Deliver and monitor services to clients
CHCCS400A	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS426A	Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCGROUP320D	Support group activities
CHCICS305A	Provide behaviour support in the context of individualized plans
CHCICS306A	Provide basic foot skin and nail care
CHCLD315A	Recognize stages of lifespan development
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid
HLTIN301A	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
	Medication
CHCCS305A	Assist clients with medication
	Organisational Support
BSBINM201A	Process and maintain workplace information
BSBWOR204A	Use business technology
CHCADMIN302C	Provide administrative support
CHCINF302C	Maintain the organisation’s information systems
CHCINF303A	Contribute to information requirements in the community sector
CHCINF408C	Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors
CHCORG322B	Contribute to implementation of service delivery strategy
	Supervision and training
CHCCOM403A	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCORG406A	Supervise work
TAADEL301C	Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills
	Community care
CHCHC311A	Work effectively in home and community care
CHCICS304A	Work effectively with carers
HLTRAH302A	Undertake home visits
	Working with people with disabilities
CHCDIS301A	Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS302A	Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS313A	Support people with disabilities who are ageing
CHCDIS322A	Support community participation and inclusion
CJCDOS323A	Contribute to skill development and maintenance
	Working with people with mental health issues
CHCMH301A	Work effectively in mental health

 

Phone for details: 9301 9200.