Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

In an industry where Autism Spectrum Disorder is prevalent, this is an important course for Support Workers. During the training, you will learn how to recognise various characteristics and traits of persons on the spectrum and how to manage and provide assistance to ASD clients under your care.

Autism Training – Key Components Covered

• Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Symptoms and diagnosis
• Living with ASD
• Assisting someone with ASD
• Supports for carers

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

As a Support Worker in the care industry, it is important to understand the essential personal boundaries that need to be established between yourself and your clients. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to set boundaries to maintain safety and compliance with policies and procedures while still providing personalised and high-quality care.

Professional Boundaries – Key Components Covered

• What are professional boundaries
• Seven steps to maintaining professional boundaries
• Working within your role
• How to provide balanced care
• Legal and ethical standards
• Policies and procedures
• Identifying risks and reporting

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

Thorough and compliant documentation is a requirement of the NDIS and Aged Care commissions for all service providers. This course will instruct you on documenting a client’s progress after a shift, reporting incidents and recording medical treatments provided.

Workplace Documentation – Key Components Covered

• Importance of documentation
• How to correctly fill your documentation
• Documenting by exception
• Objective and subjective documenting
• Structuring progress notes
• What is necessary information
• Policies and procedures

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

This course gives students a good understanding of the human respiratory system and the medical conditions requiring oxygen therapy. Students will learn how to manage and support clients and receive hands-on training on the equipment and procedures used in caring for clients who require oxygen support.

Oxygen Therapy Training – Key Components Covered

• Introduction to the Respiratory System
• Understanding medical conditions that require oxygen support
• How to recognise the signs and symptoms of condition exacerbation and deterioration
• How to manage and support clients with oxygen requirements
• Practical- understanding and operating of concentrator and cylinder

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

When caring for clients in the aged care sector, Support Workers need to knowhow to help clients reduce the risks of dementia. This course will teach students how to recognise the early signs of the disease, understand the different types of dementia and how to manage and adapt their care techniques for clients with dementia.

Dementia Training – Key Components Covered

• Understanding Dementia
• Types of Dementia
• Signs and symptoms of Dementia
• Dementia risk reduction and elder abuse
• Managing Dementia clients as a support worker

 Cost:  $109

Course Introduction

The administration of medications to clients is often a necessary part of being a support worker. This course is designed to provide an introduction to common medications distributed by Home Support Workers and Enrolled Nurses and how to prepare, administer and assist patients with their medications safely.

Medication Training – Key Components Covered

• How to read and understand a medication chart
• Introduction to basic medication terminology
• The seven rights of medication
• Understanding a Client’s needs for various medications
• How to differentiate between administration, prompting and self-administration
• Understanding policy and procedures for medications administration
• How to respond to a medication incident
• Identification and reporting of any issues or concerns
• Practical elements – administration techniques and procedures

 Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

Assisting clients with their bowel care needs is a common requirement for Support Workers working with elderly or physically disabled clients. This course introduces the function of the gastrointestinal system, how to identify common bowel issues and assist clients with their bowel care needs.

Bowel Care Training – Key Components Covered

• An introduction to the gastrointestinal system
• Understand a client’s need for bowel care
• Promotion of a healthy bowel
• Medications, implications and interventions
• Bowel-related medical conditions, autonomic dysreflexia
• Documentation and escalations
• Policy and procedures and infection control
• Practical element- administration techniques and procedures, including-micro enema, medication chart and infection control

Cost:  $99

Course Introduction

Diabetes is one of the most common medical conditions that carers assist clients with, so having a good understanding of diabetes is a crucial part of your Support Worker training. This course educates students on how diabetes is diagnosed, its effects on the human body (internally and externally) and how to assist or administer medical treatments for clients.

Diabetes Training – Key Components Covered

• Understanding the origin and causes of diabetes
• The symptoms and types of diabetes
• How to Identify and Manage Symptoms
• Hyper/hypoglycemics and monitoring glucose levels
• Policies and procedures
• Medications and treatments
• Causes, risks and preventions

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

Stoma Care for colostomy clients requires unique training of the highest standards. In this course, you will learn how to care for various types of stomas and how to change and dress colostomy products. You’ll also get a good understanding of the medical conditions that require a stoma and how to support and assist clients living with a stoma and colostomy bag.

Stoma Care Training – Key Components Covered

• Understanding different types of stomas
• How to manage and change a stoma
• Lifestyle and psychological factors
• Medical conditions that require a stoma
• Documentation and escalation
• Written exam component
• Documentation and escalation
• Practical- Emptying and changing a stoma bag, exposure to products and equipment.

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

This hands-on course provides extensive training for Support Workers on using various catheter systems and the medical or physical conditions that require catheter use. This training will give you the necessary skills to administer catheter care to clients and understand the basics of the urinary system.

Catheter Care Training – Key Components Covered

• An introduction to the urinary system
• Understanding the medical conditions that may require a urinary catheter
• How to manage and assist clients with a catheter
• Introduction to the different types of catheters
• Documentation, incident reporting and infection control
• Practical and written assessment, including emptying a catheter

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

PEG feeding training is essential for all Support Workers caring for clients with enteral feeding needs. This course will give you a thorough understanding of how the PEG system works and how to safely use, maintain and care for the equipment and assist clients with PEG feeding requirements.

PEG Feeding Training – Key Components Covered

• Understanding the gastrointestinal system
• Medical conditions that require PEG/enteral feeding
• How to identify equipment and parts required for enteral feeding
• Skin integrity assessments
• Documentation, escalation and HSW scope of practice
• Practical assessment

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

This is a helpful course for all carers and Support Workers but is essential for those caring for clients with Dementia. This training will teach you how and why the body can develop swallowing issues and how to prevent choking while assisting a client with eating.

Dysphagia Training – Key Components Covered

• Understanding the gastrointestinal system
• Medical conditions that may result in a dysphagia diagnosis
• Documentation and escalation
• Written assessment
• Practical assessment
• Malnutrition and management of swallowing & choking phaser

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

This workshop includes theory and practical aspects to give participants the skills and confidence to support a person requiring tracheostomy care. It aims to familiarise participants with a tracheostomy’s importance, care and management requirements. It aims to provide an understanding of the correct, best practice techniques and methods for tracheostomy care. It also explains the importance of maintaining effective infection control and prevention and the value of privacy, dignity, and respect for the service user.

Tracheostomy Training – Key Components Covered

• Basic understanding of the respiratory system
• Different types of tracheostomy tubes
• Infection control and prevention
• Stoma site care and dressing changes
• Complications of tracheostomy
• Tracheostomy tube tie change
• Suctioning a patient with a tracheostomy
• Monitoring and reporting abnormal secretions
• Recognising and responding to signs that airways are obstructed.
• Humidification and Communication with a tracheostomy
• Written and practical assessment

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

Professional epilepsy training includes signs, treatment and management of the many different types of seizures, epilepsy medication and effects.

Epilepsy Training – Key Components Covered

• The causes of epilepsy
• How epilepsy is diagnosed
• Seizure triggers
• First aid for different types of seizures
• How to manage risks
• Psychosocial issues
• How to administer emergency medication

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

Both CPAP and BiPAP can be used to treat sleep apnea, depending on your specific needs. CPAP is most often used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. 3BiPAP is used to treat more severe cases of sleep apnea, often in people with central sleep apnea associated with other underlying health issues.

CPAP & BiPAP Training – Key Components Covered

• Develop basic knowledge of the respiratory system
• Differentiate between BiPAP and CPAP
• Understanding the requirements of BiPAP and CPAP
• Identifying equipment
• Achieving management of BiPAP AND CPAP Equipment
• Understanding of prescription/pressure
• Practical Training- Assisting to fit mask and check settings

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

The most common acquired neurological condition in Australia, Multiple sclerosis (MS) (which means ‘many scars’), is an incurable neurological condition.

MS Training – Key Components Covered

• Develop an understanding of the nervous system
• Develop an understanding of Multiple Sclerosis
• Differentiate the types of Multiple Sclerosis
• Understand the cause of Multiple Sclerosis
• Identify the symptoms
• Understanding the complications of Multiple Sclerosis

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

This training is essential for support workers who are responsible for the care of individuals with conditions that may necessitate the use of glucagon. By the end of this course, you will feel confident in your ability to provide critical support when it matters most.

Glucagon Training – Key Components Covered

• Develop an understanding of Glucagon.
• Recognise signs and symptoms of a Hypoglycaemia event/episode.
• Differentiate between common and abnormal side effects.
• Evaluate the effect of the glucagon and manage client condition safely.

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

This training is crucial for support workers who are responsible for the care of individuals in settings where infection control is paramount. By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of infection control procedures and feel confident in your ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Infection Control Training – Key Components Covered

• Develop basic knowledge of infection control.
• Understanding of the five moments of hand hygiene.
• Identifying PPE and when to use it.
• Demonstrated understanding of the donning and doffing sequences.
• Infection control procedures and precautions.
• Documentation expectations and incident reporting

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

The course covers a broad spectrum of topics, including the anatomy of the male urinary system, the correct application and removal of uridomes, potential complications, and troubleshooting tips. You will also learn about infection control and safety measures to ensure the well-being of your patients.

Uridome Training – Key Components Covered

• Develop an understanding of the urinary tract system.
• Gain knowledge of a uridome and the products used.
• Identify complications.
• Understanding of infection control.
• Develop practical knowledge and experience.

Cost:  $89

Course Introduction

Throughout this course, you will learn about the anatomy of the respiratory system, the importance of airway suctioning, and the different types of suctioning techniques. You will also gain practical knowledge on how to use suctioning equipment, understand infection control procedures, and manage potential complications.

Airway Suctioning Training – Key Components Covered

• Develop basic knowledge of the respiratory system.
• Understanding of suctioning and when it is required.
• Identifying equipment and suction types.
• Management of suctioning equipment.
• Identifying and understanding complications and risks.
• Infection control procedures.
• Documentation expectations.
• Understand HSW Scope of practice.