As a health or community services worker, your job will often involve working closely with individuals with a chronic disease. The Certificate of Chronic Disease Support is an ideal professional development program for you to gain essential skills to better support these patients and enhance your employability in the sector.
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to provide exceptional support and assistance to people who have a chronic disease. Topics include self-care, Australian privacy principles, report writing, palliative care nursing, occupational therapy and more.
In this online course, you will discover the most common chronic diseases and learn how to create a support plan to maintain patient health and well-being.
On completion of this course you will be equipped to assist health care professionals in a variety of settings, including a client’s home, residential and aged-care facilities, hospitals, schools and community service based centre.
Course Structure
Unit - Address the needs of people with chronic disease
- Identify chronic disease
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Hemoglobin disorders
- HIV/Aids
- Arthritis
- Viral hepatitis
- Support plan
- Plan design
- Action plans
- Impairments, limitations and restrictions
- Chronic disease impacts
- Health and wellbeing
- Current client treatments
- Management plans
- Personal health assessment
- Client involvement
- Model and program of self-management
- Confirm support plans with supervisor
- Supporting a client in a holistic manner
- Client well-being
- Support and assistance
- Stigma
- Financial Status
- Recurrence
- Addressing variables
- Clients understanding of disease
- Fact sheets and content
- Needs and requirements
- Work role and responsibilities
- Occupational therapy
- Cultural needs
- Palliative care nursing
- Community care nursing
- Procedures for referral
- Community services agencies
- Professionals
- General practitioner
- Level and type of contribution
- Impact of caring on carers
- Stress
- Communicate role and requirements
- Variations to clients’ needs
- When to refer clients
- Coordinated service approach
- Report writing
- Australian privacy principles (APP)
- Suicide, self-harm abuse or neglect
- Legislative requirements
- Strategies for worker self-care
- Indicators of stress
- Support workers
- Debriefings
- Self-care
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 Hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% Online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Online course was easy to read and if I needed any help the tutors always responded quickly. I have learnt so much with this course would recommend
J.Direen, Mundingburra, QLD | Certificate of Chronic Disease Support
Easy to access in my own time. With comprehensive material to help with the assessments
S. Harris, Yalyalup, WA | Certificate of Chronic Disease Support
I enjoyed this course very much
Y. Toras, Maroubra, NSW | Certificate of Chronic Disease Support
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 15 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $50.00. Printed materials are available for purchase at any time and not require to complete this course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development For:
- Personal Care Workers
- Lifestyle Support Workers
- Enrolled Nurse
- Nurses Aid
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