Department of Health and Medical Sciences
DUAL QUALIFICATION IN CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGING AND DISABILITY SPECIALIZATION) – CHC33021 & CERTIFICATE IV IN DISABILITY SUPPORT – CHC43121
This course will prepare you for employment in this industry as a direct support worker. It covers all aspects of support work for people living who are elderly, or, with intellectual and physical disabilities within a residential facility, a community services organization that provides ageing and/or disability services. You may also be working with people in their own home and community providing one-on-one support
This course will provide you with the knowledge skills and practice you need to support the personal care, wellbeing and daily activities of clients in need of specialized care. You will work learn how to be person centered, and support clients to develop individualized care plans. We focus on your legal and ethical responsibilities; how to provide personalized support and the empowerment of people who are elderly and/or are living with a disability.
To complete this course, you will need to deal with the physical demands of personal care and be able to demonstrate genuine compassion and empathy towards others.
You will also develop strategies for communicating with people who have complex communication needs and learn how to support the skill development of an elderly person, and a person with a disability. Throughout the course, you’ll build up valuable skills that are necessary for working in the healthcare industry, from providing individual support to communicating with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers.
You will be required to industry (work) placement over the course of your studies as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the Units of Competency.
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging and Disability Specialization) – CHC33021
- Certificate IV in Disability Support – CHC43121
INDUSTRY PLACEMENT
240hrs mandatory placement
ACCREDITATION
CHISHOLM Institute, Australia
MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures/Practical/Clinical Placements: Onsite
COURSE TYPE
Full Time
DURATION
One (1) Year
CERTIFICATE IN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION
The Faculty of Health Sciences has successfully initiated a Certificate in Special Needs Education. This is a structured comprehensive foundation program/course for all those who wish to study and obtain the essential body of knowledge and training in the basic theories and principles for children with learning disabilities. This course is essential for practicing primary and secondary school teachers, special education teachers, trainee teachers, assistant teachers and teacher aides and other teacher training and psychology students who want to broaden their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of educational psychology, or also for those who wish to embark on further academic and/or professional studies and practical training in the field of advanced Educational Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Teacher Training, Education Management and Pedagogy in Sri Lanka or abroad.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures– Online
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.
By the end of this program, Cinec students will be able to
Provide individualized instruction that meets the unique needs of each student with a disability.
Help students develop their full academic potential and acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in life.
Promote independence, self-sufficiency, and self-esteem in students with disabilities.
Foster social and emotional growth and support positive behavior and positive self-image.
Provide access to a full range of educational and vocational opportunities.
COURSE TYPE
Part Time
DURATION
02 Months