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Aged care plays an important role in helping older people maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life. Building skills in aged care gives you the opportunity to support older people with their individual needs, understand the challenges they may face and help them feel safe, comfortable and respected.
Along the way, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of dementia support, aged care practices and palliative care approaches, along with the knowledge needed to support older people through different stages of life.
If you’re passionate about helping others and want to explore opportunities in aged care, our Aged Care Specialisation Course can help you develop practical knowledge and skills to take your next step in the care sector. This course is also available as part of our Aged Care & Disability Support Bundle.
Study flexibly from anywhere.
Understand dementia and learn approaches to communicating with and supporting people living with dementia.
Explore older people's rights, person-centred care and the role of support workers in aged care.
Learn about supporting comfort, dignity and wellbeing for people receiving end-of-life care.
Complete your studies and gain certification.
The IARC is a globally recognised non-profit organisation committed to quality in education – helping graduates gain employment worldwide. Our Aged Care Specialisation Certificate carries IARC recognition upon completion.
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Support older people with daily activities, personal needs and maintaining their independence and quality of life.
Help support people living with dementia by understanding their needs and promoting comfort, dignity and quality of life.
Assist older people in their own homes with everyday tasks and personalised support to help them maintain their independence.
Develop specialised aged care knowledge and practical skills to explore opportunities in residential aged care, dementia support, home care and palliative care settings.
Assessment is completed progressively throughout the course. Each unit includes a knowledge quiz designed to assess your understanding of dementia support, aged care practices, person-centred care and palliative care approaches.
Throughout the course, students complete practical tasks and written assignments that help them apply their learning to realistic aged care situations, including supporting people living with dementia and promoting comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
Upon successful completion of all course assessments, students are awarded the Aged Care Specialisation Certificate issued by Careers Collectiv. The certificate is endorsed by the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC), recognising that the course meets internationally recognised vocational education standards.
No specific entry requirements are needed to enrol in the Aged Care Specialisation Course. This course is suitable for individuals who wish to develop their knowledge of aged care, whether they are exploring a new career, returning to work or looking to build their skills in supporting older people. No previous aged care experience is required to begin.
Topics that will be covered:
The Aged Care & Disability Support Course equips students with practical knowledge and skills to support people with different needs and abilities. Throughout the course, students will explore the following specialist learning areas:
Understand dementia, its impact on individuals and approaches to supporting changes in memory, behaviour and communication.
Explore person-centred care, older people’s rights, individual needs and the role of support workers in aged care.
Learn approaches to supporting comfort, dignity and quality of life for people receiving palliative care.
Develop your understanding of respectful communication, personalised care and supporting older people’s choices and needs.
Join the course and access your online learning materials.
Work through the modules and complete quizzes and practical assessments at your own pace.
Successfully complete your assessments and receive your Aged Cared Specialisation Certificate.
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This course can be paid off through an interest free payment plan for $15 per week. It also qualifies for a discount for upfront payments.
This course is made up of 3 Modules. The amount of study time required to complete this course is approximately 50 hours of study. There is an option to reduce modules from this program to suit your needs.
You are studying online – but you are not studying alone. Our tutor support service comes with all of our courses and is available to you 24 hours, 7 days a week.
A Certificate of attainment will be issued upon completion of your course.
Online 24/7 access to your course allowing you to fit your study in with your schedule.
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$15 week
Interest-free. Total cost $1,700
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Yes. The course is delivered entirely online, allowing you to study at your own pace
You’ll study dementia support, aged care practices, person-centred care, palliative care, communication, dignity, independence and wellbeing.
The course includes 3 Modules and approximately 50 hours of study
No. There are no specific entry requirements, and previous qualifications or experience are not required.
Yes. Successful completion results in an industry recognised certificate.
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