Orientation to Aged Care Work
This course is designed to show you some broad issues facing consumers of aged care services and issues facing carers of the older person. This course will also look at how society views ageing, and have an opportunity to reflect on how you view ageing.
Focusing on supporting the rights of the older person and the role you play in ensuring that these rights are recognised and upheld, this course contains information about how you play a role in facilitating older people's rights to make decision and choices.
At the successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- determine the structure and profile of the aged care sector
- build a commitment to the philosophy of "positive ageing"
- define the rights and interests of the older person.
Entry requirements
None.
Cost
$130.00 (this course is GST free)
Duration
You have 6 months to complete this course, however you may complete it sooner.
Before you enrol
Before you enrol, it's important you download and read the Learning Network Queensland student guide. It contains important information about:
- fees
- recognition of prior learning (RPL)
- refunds
- appeal processes
- general student rules and guidelines.
Student guide for Learning Network Queensland. (PDF, 675 kB)
It's recommended you also read the TAFE Queensland student rules. (PDF, 125 kB)
How to enrol
You can enrol online, or visit your nearest centre.
You can enrol into this course at any time.
Further information
Need further information? Contact us.
Last updated: 01 April 2010
