CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support

 

Develop the skills for a rewarding career to make a real difference in the lives of others when you become an aged care support professional. Learn to support older people while maintaining their dignity by studying a CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support at Brite Institute. This course, created in consultation with the industry, will offer increased career opportunities in aged and community care. You’ll gain knowledge and experience in providing support to older people with complex needs and working with groups of older people. Working in ageing support can be both challenging and rewarding. With this practical qualification you’ll be ready to join one of Australia’s fastest growing sectors. With an ageing population, there will be many opportunities to grow your career in ageing support.

You’ll have the skills and knowledge to provide care for individuals as well as groups of older people. You could find employment working in a range of community, healthcare and residential aged care facilities. With this qualification, you may be promoted to supervise a limited number of other workers. Potential job opportunities: home care assistant, community care worker, personal care attendant residential care worker, care team leader/supervisor.

This course will give you the skills and knowledge including:
• palliative and dementia care
• falls prevention and interventions for clients at risk
• service planning and delivery
• elderly care health and hygiene.
Length: 12 months

Units:
HLTWHS002    Follow safe work practices for direct client care

HLTAAP001   Recognise healthy body systems

CHCDIV001   Work with diverse people

CHCADV001   Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

CHCCOM002   Use communication to build relationships

CHCPAL001   Deliver care services using a palliative approach

CHCCCS021   Respond to suspected abuse

CHCPRP001   Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

CHCCCS025   Support relationships with carers and families

CHCLEG003   Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCCCS006   Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

CHCCCS023   Support independence and wellbeing

CHCAGE001   Facilitate the empowerment of older people

CHCAGE005   Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCAGE003   Coordinate services for older people

CHCAGE002   Implement falls prevention strategies

CHCAGE004   Implement interventions with older people at risk

CHCCCS011     Meet personal support needs

 

Enquiries:
Phone:03 9301 7300
briteinstitute@brite.org.au

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