What You Need to Know About the Certificate IV in Aged Care Course

It has been predicted by the Australian Job Outlook website that there will be up to 50,000 aged care jobs that will be added in the said profession by the year 2017. Working with the Australian elderly can be very rewarding as an employment path. The Certificate IV in Aged Care was created to provide training whether you are currently working or planning to be employed in residential aged facilities in the country. 

 

As an aged care worker, you will provide care either in the home of your client, or in residential care facility. You will carry out duties under direct or regular supervision within a clearly define care plans or organisational procedures. 

In studying for your Cert 4 in Aged Care, you will be supported by expert trainers, and a structured learning tailored for the workplace. This component will give you practical and hands-on experience that you will be needing to be job-ready. 

In order for you to start studying the course, you must have completed first the Certificate III in Aged Care or any of the following equivalents:

• CHCAC318B or Working effectively with older people
•  CHCAC319A or Providing support to people living with dementia
•  CHCCS411B or Working effectively in the community sector
• CHCICS303A or Supporting individual health and emotional well being
•  CHCPA301B or Delivering care services using a palliative approach
• HLTAP301B or Recognising healthy body systems in a health care context

If you already have completed the required units for Certificate 3 in Aged Care or its equivalent, then this Cert IV in Aged Care course would act as your knowledge extension. You will also be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning if you have some experience in the related field. 

You will be able to learn on how to liaise with fellow healthcare professionals and take your career into the next level by supervising other workers. Other skills covered in the course are properly responding to client issues; providing services to older people with complex needs; and assisting in medication administration. 

If you are an individual committed to the rights of elderly people, physically and emotionally fit, has discretion and high level of professionalism, then the industry needs you to take the next step in your career by acquiring this nationally accredited certification. Enrol now.