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Our two-day blended delivery and practical simulation program is concise and supports you to learn about the anatomy and physiology of the human body to further support your learning about the recognition and promotion of ways to maintain healthy body functions. You will also learn about common medications and related potential side effects, how medications can be delivered e.g. orally or creams, and infection prevention strategies. State Legislation (Statutes) and medication guidelines are also included to support and expand your understanding of safe practice. Please refer to the FAQ's for Forms, Policies and Procedures. Open Colleges School of Health is committed to providing a training environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply to study with us. Our course is designed for people who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area that involves direct client care or support across a variety of healthcare settings. Applicants are required to successfully complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test which is included in the course fee. To know more about entry requirements, please download the course guide.
Our course is designed according to relevant Commonwealth, SA & WA State legislation. The Hazardous manual tasks code of practice is also inclusive to this training. Training is delivered by our experienced and highly skilled educators within a simulated environment equipped with hospital beds, patient hoisters, slide sheets, and wheelchairs. These task-based equipment enable you to develop your manual handling skills such as transfers, walking, client bed mobility and falls management you can encounter in your job roles. Safe manual handling practices include ways and processes to reduce the risk of injury while performing these duties, such as good posture and use of mechanic aids. You will complete this training equipped with the nationally recognised competency skill requirements to assess, plan for and provide safe assistance for your clients while keeping yourself safe during work-based physical tasks. Please refer to the FAQ's for Forms, Policies and Procedures. There are no pre-requisites for training course HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely. The course fee is $120.00 or $60.00 for currently enrolled Open Colleges School of Health nursing students.
Our nationally recognised CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services is the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to build a meaningful career supporting individuals and strengthening communities. Delivered through a flexible blend of on-campus and self-paced online learning, this course equips you with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experience to make a genuine difference in people’s lives. With support from our experienced and passionate educators, you’ll explore topics such as client support, community engagement, and working with diverse people. You'll also gain hands-on experience in a vocational placement setting, helping to build your confidence and competence in the field. This course includes 80 hours of supported vocational placement, where you’ll apply your training in real-life scenarios and develop essential communication, advocacy, and support skills.
Our nationally recognised CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) qualification offers a supportive blend of on-campus learning and self-directed study, designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability. Through hands-on skills lab training and a 120-hour vocational placement in a disability support setting, you’ll gain real-world experience in providing person-centred care. You’ll learn to assist with daily living activities, support skill development, promote independence, and create inclusive opportunities tailored to each individual’s needs. Your training will be guided by experienced and highly skilled educators, combining classroom delivery with industry-standard simulated skills labs to ensure you graduate confident, capable, and ready for the workforce.
Our nationally recognised CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) qualification offers a blend of on-campus and self-directed learning. You’ll gain hands-on experience with skills lab training and clinical placements, empowering you to deliver exceptional care to your clients. Our course will give you the knowledge and skills to help you to contribute and make a positive impact on the lives of older people and those living with a disability. You will learn hands-on skills to support your individual clients’ needs such as maintaining personal care, supporting their skill development, and other person-centred care. Your training is delivered and supported with a personal touch by our experienced and highly skilled educators through a blended learning approach of classroom delivery and industry standard simulated skills lab. This course requires you to complete 160 hours of supported vocational work placement (80hrs in residential care and 80hrs in disability support) where you will use your newly developed care skills in the real world professionally and confidently. Please refer to the FAQ's for Forms, Policies and Procedures. School of Health is committed to providing a training environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply to study with us. Please visit the SOH website for Forms, Policies and Procedures.
The course guides contain everything you need to know about Graphic Design Theory & Practice courses, including… Graphic Design is the process of crafting effective visual communications that resolve specific brand or user challenges, while also being aesthetically pleasing. Combining business and creative objectives, it goes beyond just aesthetics and is about problem solving.
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Open Colleges
Our two-day blended delivery and practical simulation program is concise and supports you to learn about the anatomy and physiology of the human body to further support your learning about the recognition and promotion of ways to maintain healthy body functions. You will also learn about common medications and related potential side effects, how medications can be delivered e.g. orally or creams, and infection prevention strategies. State Legislation (Statutes) and medication guidelines are also included to support and expand your understanding of safe practice. Please refer to the FAQ's for Forms, Policies and Procedures. Open Colleges School of Health is committed to providing a training environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply to study with us. Our course is designed for people who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area that involves direct client care or support across a variety of healthcare settings. Applicants are required to successfully complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test which is included in the course fee. To know more about entry requirements, please download the course guide.
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