CHCSS00137 Palliative Approach Skill Set
Are you working in a care or support role in the community services sector and wish to develop skills in supporting people requiring palliative care? This skill set provides training in grief and loss support and delivering care services using a palliative approach.
These competencies from CHC Community Services Training Package meet industry requirements for work in supporting people who require palliative care. They also provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package at Certificate III and Certificate IV level.
Complete Course details
Total units of competency: 4
While undertaking the CHCSS00137 Palliative Approach course, you will embark on a journey to understand the principles, practices, and essential concepts of palliative care. Designed for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of palliative care, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide compassionate and holistic support to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses.
Units of Competency
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
- CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
This is an open entry program of study with participants needing to read, write and communicate in English to a level to perform the job
- be over 16 years of age, who have finished or left secondary school
- undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Indicator assessment questionnaire
- have technological skills to undertake computer/online work and have
- access to a computer and software with the following minimum specifications
On Campus
Workplace
3 months
Government Subsidies are available for eligible participants.
For information on Government subsidies eligibility please click HERE
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The following additional costs may be applicable:
– Purchase of a branded polo shirt for Practical Placement. Approx. $45
– Annual flu vaccination. Approx. $25
– National Criminal History (Police) Check. Approx. $30
– Other vaccinations, as required. Cost may range from $25 – $300, depending on your immunisation history.
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.