When you work in disability, you support people in a way that has a profound impact on their life. It’s rewarding, sometimes challenging, but always life-changing. This course is ideal for those who work in the disability sector or anyone aspiring to work in this industry.
Induction to Disability is professional development for disability workers, providing skills to facilitate the induction of staff and volunteers into health and disability service roles.
Throughout this disability course, you will learn how to support the induction of new workers into various roles in disability services.
You will also learn how to communicate confidently in disability services, facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability, create individualised plans for support, follow safe work practices in direct client care, and manage personal stressors in the work environment.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to support the induction of new workers and volunteers into various disability services roles.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
- Legal and social frameworks
- Types of disability
- Disability and support services in Australia
- United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
- Legal, political and social frameworks
- The Charter of Human Rights
- Australian legislation
- National state/territory anti-discrimination legislation
- Privacy legislation
- Mandatory reporting legislation
- Child protection legislation
- Duty of care
- National Disability Strategy 2010-2020
- National Standards for Disability Services
- Disability Services Standards
- Access and equity policies
- Service provider strategies
- Ethical requirements
- Dignity of risk
- Social construct and community attitudes
- Social justice
- Social model of disability
- Personal values and attitudes
- Discriminatory attitudes
- Disability sector values
- Appropriate terminology
- Facilitating empowerment
- Understanding rights
- Rights-based service delivery
- Advocacy services
- Legally denying rights
- Communication techniques
- Person-centeredness
- Chronic lifestyle conditions
- Acquired brain injury
- Person-centred approach
- Cultural needs
- Partnership with families
- Identifying and reporting abuse and neglect
- Facilitating person-centred options
- Engaging with carers and families
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Adaptive technology
- Interpreter and translation services
- Communication specialists
- Collaborative decision making
Unit 2 - Provide individualised support
- Individualised plants
- Legislation and regulations
- Under-performing and over-performing
- Confirming plan details
- Client short and long term goals
- Goals and expected outcomes
- Grievance resolution process
- Activities supporting the plan
- Assisting with bathing / showering
- Assisting with dressing and oral hygiene
- Assisting with elimination
- Assisting with meals
- Decision-making and independence
- Preparing support activities
- Legislative compliance
- Health and safety standards
- Procedures and SOP’s
- Differences between policies and procedures
- Protocols
- Developing and maintaining trust
- Person’s preferences strengths
- Assembling equipment
- Transport equipment
- Respecting a family carer
- Impact of caring on carers
- Reasonable practicality
- Negligence
- Dignity of risk
- Safe and healthy environment
- Hierarchy of control
- Comfortable environments
- Respecting individual differences
- Seeking assistance from professionals
- Case management administration
- Regular performance evaluations
- Review individualised plans
- Self-determination
Unit 3 - Communicate and work in health and community services
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Body language and facial expressions
- Tone of voice and personal space
- Enhancing understanding and demonstrating respect
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) approach
- Community service / healthcare providers
- Communicating service information
- Client rights
- Confirming the person’s understanding
- Active listening
- Effective questioning
- Listening to requests and responding appropriately
- Person-centred and rights-based service delivery
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Agreeing on time frames
- Community services sector
- Health services sector
- Government funding
- Informed consent
- Notification of infectious diseases
- Lines of communication between organisations
- Eligibility criteria
- Multidisciplinary teams
- Accessing communication protocols
- Industry terminology
- Complicated or difficult situations
- Threatening behaviours
- Barriers to effective communication
- Avoiding, defusing and resolving conflict resolution
- Assertive communication
- Reporting difficulties to supervisor
- Mandatory reporting
- Equal opportunities and anti-discrimination
- Client and employee rights / responsibilities
- Completing documentation
- Continuous improvement
Unit - Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- Policies and procedures
- Codes of practice
- Health and safety policies and legislation
- Safe work practices
- Reporting and managing work hazards
- Client home check list
- Behaviours of concern
- Work and occupational violence
- Risk management
- Violence incident report form
- Working off site safety and security
- Document control
- Manual handling / lifting procedures
- Team lifts
- Pushing and pulling
- Manual handling hazards
- Injury hazard reports
- Controlling risks in the workplace
- Hygiene and infection control
- Waste disposal
- Reporting risks of infection
- Duty of care
- Implementation of safe workplace policies and procedures
- Safety signs and symbols
- Safety audits
- Commitment, training and system evaluation
- Managing stress and fatigue
- Workplace debriefing
Study Hours
Estimated duration 60 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.
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 60 hours. We offer 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: $200.00. 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:
- Disability Support Worker
- Disability Volunteer
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