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BPS212

Aged Care and Counselling

Study Method
Online
Provider
The Career Academy
Start Date
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  • Please note this course does NOT qualify for VET FEE-Help or any other government funding. Flexible payment options available

Course Overview

Train to support older people and their physical and mental health needs with this great distance learning course.

This course considers the different issues that are faced by older people, such as retirement, lifestyle changes, bereavement, chronic illness, terminal illness and death and how to provide these individuals with appropriate support.

Although many aspects of counselling are directly applicable to all age groups, working with the elderly also requires a different set of skills and knowledge to ensure that elderly clients receive appropriate support. Younger people often struggle to envisage what it might be like to be elderly, but if they are able to gain insight into the ageing process they are much better at empathising with their needs.

Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Aged care
  • Counselling the elderly
  • Counselling
  • Psychology
  • Caring roles
  • Health professions
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What You'll Learn

  • Learn about how to care for the elderly
  • Understand how depression can affect the elderly
  • Learn about the physical, mental and lifestyle changes that people go through as they get older and understand the impact of these.
  • Understand how to support people through grief
  • Learn about techniques that can be used to support the elderly in everyday life

Study Method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration and Study Load

  • Approx 100 hours

Delivery

  • 100% online with unlimited tutor support from experienced professionals via phone and email

  • Ask questions anytime and your tutors will respond during business hours

Subjects

Lessons
Understanding Ageing
Lifestyle Changes
Deterioration of Health
Support Services
Enablement Techniques
Grief and Loss Counselling
Debilitating and Terminal Illness
Losing a Loved One
Ethics and Intervention
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Payment Options

Payment plans available from $29/week

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About The Career Academy

The Career Academy is a leading Australian training provider of industry accredited online courses. Their education driven team are committed to providing exceptional online courses and personal tutor support. The Career Academy offers a range of specialist courses to improve job performance, and their focus is on mentoring, inspiring and supporting people through training so their career or business can reap the rewards. The Career Academy’s course delivery is flexible, so their students can study with minimal disruption to their daily life. They offer flexible payment plans so anyone wanting to learn has the opportunity no matter their circumstances. Many of their tutors are qualified Chartered Accountants and hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.