Health of the Older Person – Kaiāwhina-led Non-complex Support Plan Review
Health Studies
A course by
Careerforce
A short NZQA recognised micro-credential for experienced support workers in the Home and Community Sector, covering non-complex support plan reviews for older people using Māori world views.
NZ$150
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Explore approaches for non-complex support plan reviews
Summarise different methods used for completing support plan reviews for older people living in the community.
Understand risk and escalation procedures
Summarise the risk and escalation procedures involved in non-complex support plan reviews.
About This Course
This micro-credential prepares experienced Kaiāwhina/support workers and health assistants, especially those working in community-based care, to carry out non-complex support plan reviews for older adults living in the community. It includes learning about risk and escalation procedures, using the interRAI assessment tool, and ensuring the process incorporates Māori values and perspectives. All assessment and learning are completed online, with interactive sessions and multimedia content.
Course Content
- Approaches to non-complex support plan review
- Risk and escalation procedures in support plan review
- Conducting support plan reviews in the homes of older people
- Incorporating Māori world views in care planning
- Use of the interRAI assessment tool
- Interactive face to face training (online)
- Videos and quizzes as part of learning
- Final assessment online via Aka Toi
Entry Requirements
Currently working in a relevant sector (Home & Community care)
Employed by a community-based provider that uses the interRAI assessment tool
Build towards these roles
Enhanced skills and recognition as a support worker or health assistant in home and community carePotentially broader responsibilities for support plan reviews
Build skills in these industries
Home and Community SupportAged CareHealth and Wellbeing
