FREE GOVERNMENT FUNDED COURSES

Start anytime * eligibility criteria apply, material fees may apply

FREE GOVERNMENT FUNDED COURSES

Start anytime * eligibility criteria apply, material fees may apply

Study Abuse, Unexplained Absences and SIRS in Melbourne & Online

Course Description

All Australians have a right to live free from abuse and neglect and it is essential that everyone working in the care home understands how to identify, report and appropriately respond to elder abuse.

The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) aims to reduce the risk of harm to older Australians living in residential aged care by creating a national framework for incident management and the reporting of serious incidents. This course explores different types of abuse, the responsibilities of service providers and their reporting obligations when serious incidents occur.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify different types of abuse
  • Explain what the Serious Incident Response Scheme is
  • Discuss the responsibilities of the service provider
  • Identify what a reportable incident is
  • Discuss the incident management process
This course is appropriate for all staff who work in residential aged care.

Up to 8 hours can be earned completing this course.

You can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions.

DURATION

40mins

FEES

AUD$70

NOTE: Please allow up to 24 hours to enrol you into the course after payment, Required Score 80%, Due in 7 days and you can Print your Certificate on Completion.