Course Code: AMA010

Duration: 5 days, 1 day per week over 5 weeks

Day: Friday (1 day per week)

Location: AMA House – 10 Stirling Highway, Nedlands WA 6009

Contact Time Hours: 9:00am – 3:30pm

2020 Course Dates:

• 03 Jul – 31 Jul 2020
• 02 Oct – 30 Oct 2020

Course Code: AMA010_2

Duration: 2 weeks (5 days)

Day:  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (1st Week) & Tuesday, Wednesday (2nd Week)

Location: AMA House – 10 Stirling Highway, Nedlands WA 6009

Contact Time Hours: 9:00am – 3:30pm

2020 Course Dates:

• 19 May – 27 May 2020
• 24 Nov – 02 Dec 2020

• The Therapy Assistant / Activities Coordinator role
• Working with Health Practitioners to develop plans
• Communication
• Communication aids
• Mobility/exercise
• Aids and equipment
• Resources
• Activities of daily living
• Prepare an activity program
• Plan and conduct group activities
• Manage group processes

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Understand the possibilities and limitations of the Therapy Assistant’s / Activities Coordinator’s role
• Contribute information to the care planning process
• Work according to the care plan
• Document work activities and observations
• Use effective communication techniques to establish rapport with aged and disabled people
• Aid aged and disabled people to adapt to the effects of illness, injury and disability
• Assist with the use of aids and equipment
• Organise, resource and deliver a broad range of group activities

The learning outcomes achieved provide participants with Units of Competency towards a Certificate IV in Ageing Support / Leisure and Health.

Units of Competency issued on successful completion of the course

• CHCGRP001:    Support group activities
• CHCGRP002:    Plan and conduct group activities

Assessment
Class participation and written assignments are essential requirements for successful completion of this course. ​

Course Fee: $795

Can enrol with a 20% deposit when booked more than a week in advance.

Deposits paid are non-refundable

Final payment of course fees are due 7 working days prior to commencement of the course.

A seat in the classroom is not guaranteed until full course fees are paid.