With an aging population young people of today have an obligation to provide support services to our elderly / ATSI now and into the future. Aligned with the College core values of Respect, Courage and Excellence, students will enhance their understanding and appreciation for the contributions senior citizens and the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islanders have made to our community alongside the barriers they experience
Subject description
This subject provides students with the introductory skills and knowledge required by those working in aged care services and community health care industries. Students will consider how to create individualised service plans in residential, home or community based environments.
Skills developed
Students will study a variety of topics including:
- Facilitating the empowerment of older people
- Implementing interventions for older people at risk
- Safe work practices
- Ethical compliance and independence
- Supporting relationships with families
Out of class requirements
Set homework tasks
Course Outline and Assessment
Unit 1: Community Aged Care
- Aged Care Quality Standards
- Barriers and Enablers of the Aged Care System
- Safety and Improvement
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Unit 2: Indigenous Health
- Determinants of Health
- Life Expectancy and Disparity factors
- Bridging the Gap - Initiatives
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Traineeship opportunities in Year 11 and 12
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