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Advanced Certificate in Aged Care & Community Support

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

The world needs dedicated compassionate carers.

With an aging population, aged care providers are increasingly in demand nationwide. In this course, you’ll learn all the skills needed to thrive as a caregiver, whether in a home setting, in a community or in a registered home care facility. You will learn both the hard skills, such as safety procedures and aged care-related legal and ethical knowledge, as well as critically important soft skills like working effectively with older people and counselling those who have been diagnosed with illness.

Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Caregiver

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What You'll Learn

  • Learn all the skills needed to thrive as a caregiver
  • Understand healthy body systems, learn about workplace health and safety practices
  • Develop a strong understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks carers work within
  • Use your new skills to help a wide range of people in a variety of contexts
  • Understand common problems in aged care, such as mobility & memory issues, and so much more

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

170 hours | 12 Months Access

  • Study in your own time, at your own pace
  • Students generally complete one module per week

Delivery

100% Online & 24/7 Access

  • Get instant access within one business day and start when you’re ready
  • 24/7 student support

Course Features

  • Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more
  • Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want
  • Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed
  • 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion

Testimonials

  • "I am very happy with my experience. Was very helpful and kind in helping me find the best course. Thank you so much."
    Rose Biju
    Advanced Certificate in Aged Care & Community Support
  • "I have found the tutors to be very helpful and always get back to me with the day. I am enjoying my study. It's great to have the material online and in a hard copy. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to gain more qualifications."
    Alexandra
    Advanced Certificate in Aged Care & Community Support

Subjects

Core Modules
Community Health and Wellness
Healthy Living Practices
Understanding Physical and Mental Health
Navigating Community Resources
Empowerment and Advocacy
Counselling Skills for Community Support
Chronic Disease Management
Supporting Individuals in Times of Transition
Ethical Considerations in Community Care
Learning Specific Skills
Listening and Bonding
Reflection
Questioning
Interview Techniques
Changing Beliefs and Normalising
Finding Solutions
Ending the Counselling
The Counselling Session
Focusing on the Present
Telephone Counselling
Dealing with Crisis
Problem-Solving Techniques I – Aggression
Problem-Solving Techniques II – Depression
Problem Solving Techniques III – Grief and Loss
Problem-Solving Techniques IV – Suicide
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy I: Freud, Erikson & Jung
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy II: Adler
Humanistic / Existential Approaches I: Gestalt Therapy
Humanistic / Existential Approaches II
Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy
Behavioural Therapy
Solution-Focussed Counselling
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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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.