FACTS - Certificate IV in Aged Care

FACTS- Course Information

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Title - Traineeship available in this course

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Course Code -

CHC40108

Description -
People who pursue a career in aged care and have obtained a Certificate IV in Aged Care, practice in residential facilities within defined organizational guidelines and service plans. These people carry out activities related to maintenance of an individuals well being through personal care and/or other activities of living.

These people may provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people. Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation. This may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including residential and center based programs. These people report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers. You may also be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.

Units of Competency - You must successfully complete all compulsory and elective units.

COMPULSORY
CHCAC412A	Provide services to older people with complex needs (pre-requisite CHCAC318A).
CHCAC416A	Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia.
CHCAC417A	Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls.
CHCAD401D	Advocate for clients.
CHCCS400A	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework.
CHCICS401A	Facilitate support for personal care needs.
CHCIC402A	Facilitate individualised plans.
CHCINF403C	Coordinate information systems.
CHCNET404A	Facilitate links with other services.
CHCORG406A	Supervise work.
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to the OHS process.
CHCCS424A	Administer and monitor medications (pre-requisites CHCCS305A & HLTAP301A).
CHCINF408C	Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors.
CHCORG423A	Maintain quality service delivery.
CHCADMIN403C	Undertake administrative work.

Description - (Fee-for-Service)

Course	$2,200.00
Textbooks	$170.00
Enrolment Fee	$225.00
First Aid	$145.00

Funded
Funded	$950.00
Amenities Fee	$100.00
Contact Facts for further classification of funding

Dates and Times -

• The Certificate IV in Aged Care is delivered in the off-campus mode via Distance Education.

You will have access to ongoing support via telephone, email or face to face at no extra cost. Please make an appointment with Sharon.

Assessment -

Assessment criteria include essays, workbook, multiple choice and clinical placement.

Qualification -

Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a nationally recognised 'Certificate IV in Aged Care'

Details -

• Refund policy available.
• Grievance procedure available.
• RPL available to participants.
• FACTS follows a mutual recognition policy in line with the AQTF.
• Access and equity recognized.

About the Trainer -

• Sharon Laity RN. BN. MNg, MRCNA, Grad Dip Gerontology - Has been a registered nurse for over fourteen years. She has owned and operated her own Aged Care facility. Currently working towards a Masters degree in Professional Education and Training.