Our Courses
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder, also referred to as ASD, is a developmental disability that impacts the brain. The onset of ASD occurs before the age of 3 and is a lifelong disability that requires a multi-disciplinary approach.
This course will outline what ASD is, the impacts on brain functions, signs and symptoms of ASD, commodities, interventions, supports, impacts on families and communication methods.
Brain Injury
Almost 1 in every 45 Australian’s are reported to have an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) that impacts on their activities of daily living. It is thought many individuals live with an undiagnosed brain injury as a secondary comorbidity and can often be referred to as an invisible disability.
This course is designed to provide basic information on brain functions, acquired brain injuries, traumatic brain injuries and learn skills on how to manage any issues in a community services setting.
Behaviour Disorders
Behaviour disorders are characterised as a disorder that can cause disruptions for a period of 6 months or more.
Positive behaviour support is the most common type of support to assist individuals with behavioural disorders. Supports should always be delivered in an ethical manner and approved restraints should only be utilised as a last resort.
Complex Bowel Care
Many people living with disabilities needs assistance with managing their bowel routines, recognising that regular bowel movements are integral to a person’s overall health.
This course will help empower your team to deliver high quality complex bowel care. The course covers the anatomy and basic function of the bowel, why bowel care is provided, different methods of bowel care, different aids for bowel care, bowel care procedures, challenges that may be faced, dietary requirements, and monitoring/ documentation.
Diabetes Management
Our body releases insulin to help regulate our blood sugar levels. It is something that most people produce naturally, however some people are unable to regulate it on their own. Diabetes can occur when these blood sugar levels are too high and unable to be maintained at an acceptable level.
This course enables support workers to understand the different types of diabetes as well as the different ways it can be managed through medication, diet, and lifestyle.
Enteral Feeding and Management
Enteral Feeding is for people who need assistance when it comes to receiving their daily nutrients and fluids through a tube as they are physically unable to eat.
This course looks at best practice standards when using enteral feeding and highlights the importance of following these standards when supporting someone who requires the use of a PEG tube.
Introduction to Disability Management
The role of a disability support worker is largely versatile working with different disabilities, situations, and personalities.
This course readies individuals looking to join the rewarding role of disability support worker. It explains the expectations of workers and participants, the responsibilities of staff, the impact of people with disabilities, and how to effectively communicate.
Manual Handling
Manual handling is big part of all workplaces, particularly in the community services sector. Most tasks to assist participants in activities of daily living involve manual handling such as showering, dressing, domestic assistance, moving, and the use of mobility aids.
In this course support workers will learn how to move their body and use equipment to avoid injuries to themselves and participants.
Mental Health
Mental health is described as being a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with stress. Some of the most common types of mental health disorders experienced are anxiety, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and eating disorders.
Seizure Management
Seizures can happen for a variety of reasons such as stroke, head injuries, and elevated salt levels. It causes incorrect electrical firing in the brain. These misfires cause an interruption to the normal function of brain signals resulting in uncontrolled electrical disturbance.
This course will look at the many different signs and symptoms of seizures, the reasons they occur and how to manage a seizure in the community setting.
Spinal Cord Injuries
The spinal cord runs from the stem or bottom of the brain all the way down the spine. It is responsible for sending all the electrical messages through the nerves to the body, supporting its functions. When the spinal cord is interrupted by a pinch, crush, or severance these messages are unable to be sent.
This course looks at the anatomy of the spine and nervous system and what happens when the messages between the brain and body are interrupted. It also looks at autonomic dysreflexia and postural hypotension, two blood pressure disorders that are commonly found in spinal cord injuries (SCI).
Subcutaneous Injections
A subcutaneous injection is an injection just under the skin into the fatty tissue. It is used to deliver many different kinds of medication such as insulin, epi pens, and hormones. The benefit of subcutaneous injection is its slow absorption rate.
This course will outline the different reasons for subcutaneous injections, its associated risks, how the injections work, and how to safely deliver and injection in the community.
Tracheostomy Management
People with upper respiratory obstructions or abnormalities may rely on a tracheostomy to maintain their airway. People with tracheostomies may use different tubes depending on the severity of their condition.
This course will cover the basic anatomy of the respiratory system as well as how to safely manage a tracheostomy. Advanced learners will be able to gain the skills to change a tracheostomy in a controlled and emergency situation.
Mechanical Ventilator Management
Ventilator management is a mechanical intervention to keeping a person’s airway and respiratory systems working, without this intervention they would not be able to breathe. It is a type of respiratory support that is designed to protect the integrity of a person’s airway.
Wound Care
The skin is the largest organ of our body and is integral in protecting against infection, regulating body temperature, and acts as a source of sensory.
This course provides an understanding of the skin and vascular system anatomy as well as the role of support workers when managing the skin, its integrity, and complex wounds.
