Course Title: Work effectively with older people
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3300 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Course Title: Work effectively with older people
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 30
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Course Contact: Veemita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4662
Course Contact Email: veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required by the worker to perform work that reflects
understanding of the structure and profile of the residential aged care sector, the home and
community sector and key issues facing older people in the community
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Not applicable
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people |
Elements: |
1. Apply understanding of the structure and profile of the residential aged care sector 2. Apply understanding of the home and community care sector 3. Demonstrate commitment to the philosophy of 'positive ageing 4. Apply understanding of the physical and psychosocial aspects of ageing 5. Apply understanding of changes associated with ageing 6. Support the rights and interests of the older person 7. Support the older person who is experiencing loss and grief 8. Deliver services within a quality framework |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
A range of assessments will be conducted to test the skills and knowledge required to gain competency in this course.