Focus Professional Development Online Course

Upskill in Aged, Disability, Community and Home Care

<h2>FOCUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT</h2><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><h3>Healthcare Professional Development Course</h3><h4> </h4><h4>INDUSTRY SECTOR: Healthcare</h4>This twelve module Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course will benefit all peopleworking in healthcare environments, those intending to enter the sector, and management andgeneral staff. COURSE TYPE: Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Non accreditedSTUDY MODE: Online self-paced learningCOURSE DURATION: 10 hours - including assessment time.Modules may be completed individually, or students may enrol for the full course.The twelve modules may be completed over an extended period (maximum 12 months), to suit theworkplace schedules of those already working within the healthcare sector.  COURSE DESCRIPTOR:This twelve module CPD Course has been developed by Focus Professional Development tointroduce, enhance, and refresh the skills of caregivers, and professional staff already working inhealthcare. Completion of the modules will support annual CPD requirements.The practical approach taken is based on the course developers having had many years ofprofessional experience working in healthcare and training. As such, the course is also a valuablepreparation for those intending to complete further accredited courses, to meet mandatoryrequirements to gain first time employment in healthcare. This applies especially to overseas basedcandidates who may have a goal of qualifying to work in the UK, Australia, or Canada.The course goes beyond discussing practical tasks and focuses on the ‘How’ ‘What’ and ‘Why’aspects of providing respectful, dignified, and safe care. This approach provides additional insightthat will enable caregivers and healthcare professionals to gain a deeper holistic understanding andwill empower them to deliver quality care more effectively. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1. Participants will learn new communication skills and will be able to recognizecommunication barriers and how to avoid them when communicating with clients,colleagues, and others.2. Participants will gain knowledge and skills which will equip them to contribute to a moreproductive working environment, and vastly improved working relationships within ahealthcare team.3. After completion of all modules, participants will have gained an enhanced understandingand perspective of their roles. MODULE OUTLINE:The first two (2) modules FPDC001 Communication in the Healthcare Workplace and FPDC002Barriers to Communication combine to examine the vital importance of communication. and impactof potential barriers to communication on all aspects of healthcare.FPDC003 Understanding your Role, FPDC004 Diversity and FPDC005 Building Relationships focus onhow caregivers and their colleagues must conduct and manage themselves within a healthcare workenvironment. The remaining seven (7) modules provide a reinforcement and enrichment of othervital topic areas – but participants will note underlying references to the continuing benefits ofapplying improved communication skills to work effectively and safely. FPDC001 Communication in the WorkplaceFPDC002 Barriers to CommunicationFPDC003 Understanding Your RoleFPDC004 Diversity, Access, and InclusionFPDC005 Building RelationshipsFPDC006 Privacy and DignityFPDC007 Person-Centred CareFPDC008 Choice, Independence and Decision MakingFPDC009 Safety AwarenessFPDC010 Report Writing and Handling of InformationFPDC011 Food Hygiene, Nutrition and HydrationFPDC012 Understanding Mental Health Issues COST: AUD40 per module. Full Course AUD400. CERTIFICATE: A Statement of Attainment will be issued by Focus Professional Development for eachmodule completed. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all students completing the fullcourse.</td><td> <figure class="image"><img src="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/greeneducation/focuspd/images/FPDC001 - Communication in the Healthcare Workplace.jpg" alt="FPDC001 - Communication in the Healthcare Workplace.jpg"></figure> <figure class="image"><img src="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/greeneducation/focuspd/images/FPDC002 - Barriers to Communication.jpg" alt="FPDC002 - Barriers to Communication.jpg"></figure> <figure class="image"><img src="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/greeneducation/focuspd/images/FPDC005 - Building Relationships.jpg" alt="FPDC005 - Building Relationships.jpg"></figure> <figure class="image"><img src="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/greeneducation/focuspd/images/FPDC006 - Privacy and Dignity.jpg" alt="FPDC006 - Privacy and Dignity.jpg"></figure> <figure class="image"><img src="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/greeneducation/focuspd/images/FPDC012 - Understanding Mental Health Issues.jpg" alt="FPDC012 - Understanding Mental Health Issues.jpg"></figure> </td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

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