Residential Care

 (includes Te Reo Maori captions) Course Description: All people who use a health or disability service are protected by the Code of Rights. This c...

Course Description: In Australia sepsis is one of the leading causes of death with more deaths than prostate cancer, breast cancer and HIV/AIDS co...

Course Description: Use of restraints and restrictive practices can impact a person's human rights, their quality of life, as well as their safet...

Course Description: Dementia, depression and delirium are conditions that require individualised support. This course presents how to recognise th...

Course Description: Changes in a resident’s condition can be swift or gradual. Clinical staff play a vital role in ensuring early intervention an...

Course Description:  As symptoms progress, a person living with dementia may find it increasingly difficult to express their needs. Changes in beh...

Course Description:  Effective documentation is key to gaining insight into changes in behaviour among residents living with dementia. This course...

Course Description:  It is important for staff to be able to identify causes and triggers for changes in behaviour among residents living with dem...

Course Description:  A care plan is a dynamic document identifying an individual’s needs, preferences, goals and support strategies. This course e...

Course Description: Dignity of risk supports individuals to take positive risks that can lead to improved quality of life, independence and self-e...

Course Description: Psychotropic medications can be prescribed for older people to treat certain conditions; however, there are risks associated w...

Course Description: Every person we care for has individual needs and preferences. This course outlines the principles of person-centred care, exa...

Course Description: Current research indicates that about half of older New Zealanders experience some level of loneliness, and 8-9% feel lonely a...

Course Description: Pain can be a debilitating experience for the older person, affecting them both mentally and physically. This course explains...

Course Description: This course explores the principles of managing handover to promote effective communication and consistent levels of care. You...

Course Description: In this course, we highlight the importance of effective laundry procedures and identify safe working systems that reduce risk...

Course Description: Anxiety can be experienced in many ways and can often interrupt a person’s daily living routines. This course identifies diffe...

Course Description: In this course you will learn how sleep patterns and routines change as people get older, and how people living with dementia ...

Course Description:  Epilepsy is a complex neurological condition. With insights provided by carers and individuals living with epilepsy, this cou...

Course Description: There are a variety of analgesics available to support pain management in aged care. This course presents the different type...

Course Description: Effective communication is vital to ensure safe, quality care. In this course you will learn about the potential barriers to c...

Course Description: Complaints are an inevitable part of customer service. This course explores the elements of a positive complaints culture and ...

Course Description: Bereavement is a natural experience that everyone, at some stage of their life will encounter and supporting people who are ex...

Course Description: Did you know that falls account for 40% of injury-related deaths and one percent of total deaths in the over 85's. They can h...