In-Service Training Programs

Professional Development at Work

Health Skills Australia supports a number of community service and health care providers with in-service training. As an employer, you can ensure staff are always up to date with the latest practice guidelines, essential skills and regulation requirements, with continuing education during work hours.

In-service training programs can be customised for your organisation's needs, or you can choose from the extensive list below. We can come to your workplace, or your staff can attend training at one of our campuses.

There is a minimum training session of two hours. Our educators have the relevant vocational and speciality experience for each program.

To find out more, contact us via the Enquire Now button, or call 1300 306 886.

Community Services and Health Fact File

Did you know?

  • Community services and health industries employ over 1 million Australians who support the health and care of all people from birth through to ageing and death.
  • Career opportunities are diverse, with over 350 different occupations available. It is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia.
  • As at June 2009, over 11,000 business and organisations provided community services, including 5,809 not-for-profits, 4,638 for-profits and 520 government organisations.
  • Residential care is the largest area of community service expenditure.
  • As the proportion of elderly Australians aged over 65 will double in the next 30 years, the demand for aged care will continue to increase.

(DEWR, ABS, Community Services & Health Industries Skills Council)

Supervision and management

  • Documentation
  • Preparing for an audit
  • Managing teams
  • Team building and positive communication
  • Performance management (workshop)
  • Communication skills
  • Professional boundaries
  • Time management
  • Fostering co-operation
  • Risk management
  • Supervising skills for nurses
  • Conflict resolution
  • Food supervisor training
  • Privacy and confidentiality principles
  • Privacy and dignity

Continence

  • Continence management
  • Stoma management
  • Enema administration
  • Catheter care
  • Condom drainage
  • Constipation and hydration

Medication (book fee applies)

  • Medication management - for Registered Nurses
  • Medication update
  • Provide physical assistance with medication - for PCAs, includes competency assessment

Palliative care (accredited units available)

  • Pain management
  • Palliative approach in aged care

Behaviour management

  • Behaviour management documentation
  • Difficult and challenging behaviour
  • Dementia management
  • Dealing with mental illness
  • Cross cultural care
  • Workplace harassment and bullying
  • Restraint and seclusion

Disease management

  • Wound management
  • Skin care
  • Diabetes management
  • Epi- Pen training
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Sensory loss in the elderly
  • Suction training
  • Psychiatric disorders of the elderly
  • Prevention and management of skin tears
  • Vagal nerve stimulation

Mandatory training (book fee may apply)

  • Fire and emergency evacuation
  • First Aid
  • CPR update
  • Infection control
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Manual handling
  • Food handling