PDC60410 - Providing Basic Healthcare in the Disability Sector

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Version Effective: 2nd of March, 2021

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Microcredential Summary

Those with a disability may require various types of assistance from basic care needs to more complex needs. This online micro-credential is designed to assist both disability employees and carers with providing some of those needs. The micro-credential introduces the employee or carer to several aspects of personal care as well as developing communicating with dignity and respect whilst providing health care.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work in the disability sector.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
No data available.
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

For direct access to the micro-credential, visit our Learning Management Site: Be Different

Simply set up an account on the site to pay and access the micro-credential you wish to study.

Study Area
  • Health
Skill Area
  • Community Services
  • Health

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Structure
Standard Micro-Credential Structure

6 hours

  • Online
Learning Outcomes
  1. Gain an understanding of clinical topics in:

          -  Skin Integrity

          -  PEG Care

          -  Catheter Management

           -  Bowel Care

            - Management of Aspiration

            - Assisting clients with Self-Administration of Medication

  2. Understand the key principles underpinning the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia.

Assessment

Online Quizzes

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