Stand-Alone Accredited Courses

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Stand-Alone Training

Contal offers a range of stand-alone units contextualised for aged care workers wanting to develop their personal or professional skills.

Study accredited single units without having to enrol for a full Certificate!

We offer the following stand-alone units:

HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices

HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication

HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

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HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices

This unit equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to comply with personal hygiene, maintain food safety, contribute to cleanliness of food handling areas and dispose of food.

This unit applies to food services workers who work under supervision and within defined guidelines.

 

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

Comply with personal hygiene standards as required by the food safety program

Contribute to the cleanliness of food handling areas according to the food safety program

Follow the food safety program

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HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication

This unit equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication assistance, and complete medication documentation. It also involves supporting a client to self-administer medication.

This unit applies to community services and health workers with authority in their state or territory to assist with the administration of medication.

 

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

Prepare to assist with medication

Prepare the client for assistance with administration of medication

Support clients with administration of medication

Handle medication contingencies

Complete medication distribution and documentation

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HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

This unit equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks.

This unit applies to individuals working in health and direct client care contexts.

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control

Identify infection hazards and assess risks

Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards

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CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease

This unit will equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to determine and address specific issues faced by people who have a chronic disease, in the context of contributing to a holistic approach to support.

The unit will apply to workers providing services to people with chronic disease in diverse community services and health contexts.

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

Determine the person’s needs

Support the person in a holistic manner

Contribute to a coordinated service approach

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