Disability Support Worker Course

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Foundations of Disability Support
- 1.1 Introduction to Disability Support
- 1.2 Understanding Disability and Inclusion
- 1.3 Social and Human Rights Models
- 1.4 Disability Support Worker Roles
- 1.5 Person-Centred Support Principles
Module 02: Understanding Individual Support Needs
- 2.1 Physical and Sensory Disabilities
- 2.2 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- 2.3 Understanding Neurodiversity
- 2.4 Psychosocial Disability Awareness
- 2.5 Individual Support Plans
- 2.6 Strengths, Choice and Independence
Module 03: Communication and Positive Relationships
- 3.1 Effective Support Communication
- 3.2 Active Listening and Engagement
- 3.3 Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- 3.4 Building Professional Relationships
- 3.5 Cultural Safety and Responsiveness
- 3.6 Professional Boundaries
Module 04: Supporting Daily Living and Participation
- 4.1 Personal Care Support
- 4.2 Mobility and Transfer Assistance
- 4.3 Nutrition and Mealtime Support
- 4.4 Supporting Household Activities
- 4.5 Community Access and Participation
- 4.6 Promoting Skills and Independence
Module 05: Behaviour, Wellbeing and Complex Support
- 5.1 Understanding Behaviour and Communication
- 5.2 Positive Behaviour Support
- 5.3 Recognising Changes in Wellbeing
- 5.4 Trauma-Informed Support Principles
- 5.5 Responding to Distress and Escalation
- 5.6 Referral and Escalation Pathways
Module 06: Health, Safety and Infection Prevention
- 6.1 Duty of Care and Safety
- 6.2 Work Health and Safety
- 6.3 Safe Manual Handling
- 6.4 Infection Prevention and Control
- 6.5 Recognising Health Emergencies
- 6.6 Incident and Hazard Reporting
Module 07: Australian Disability Services and NDIS Practice
- 7.1 Australian Disability Service System
- 7.2 NDIS Fundamentals
- 7.3 NDIS Practice Standards
- 7.4 Participant Rights and Responsibilities
- 7.5 Privacy and Confidentiality
- 7.6 Documentation and Record Keeping
Module 08: Safeguarding and Ethical Support Practice
- 8.1 Safeguarding People with Disability
- 8.2 Recognising Abuse and Neglect
- 8.3 Reportable Incidents and Complaints
- 8.4 Restrictive Practices Awareness
- 8.5 Supported Decision-Making
- 8.6 Ethical and Reflective Practice

Disability Support Worker Course

Category

Health & Social Care

Level

Course Curriculum

1.1 Introduction to Disability Support

1.2 Understanding Disability and Inclusion

1.3 Social and Human Rights Models

1.4 Disability Support Worker Roles

1.5 Person-Centred Support Principles

2.1 Physical and Sensory Disabilities

2.2 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

2.3 Understanding Neurodiversity

2.4 Psychosocial Disability Awareness

2.5 Individual Support Plans

2.6 Strengths, Choice and Independence

3.1 Effective Support Communication

3.2 Active Listening and Engagement

3.3 Augmentative and Alternative Communication

3.4 Building Professional Relationships

3.5 Cultural Safety and Responsiveness

3.6 Professional Boundaries

4.1 Personal Care Support

4.2 Mobility and Transfer Assistance

4.3 Nutrition and Mealtime Support

4.4 Supporting Household Activities

4.5 Community Access and Participation

4.6 Promoting Skills and Independence

5.1 Understanding Behaviour and Communication

5.2 Positive Behaviour Support

5.3 Recognising Changes in Wellbeing

5.4 Trauma-Informed Support Principles

5.5 Responding to Distress and Escalation

5.6 Referral and Escalation Pathways

6.1 Duty of Care and Safety

6.2 Work Health and Safety

6.3 Safe Manual Handling

6.4 Infection Prevention and Control

6.5 Recognising Health Emergencies

6.6 Incident and Hazard Reporting

7.1 Australian Disability Service System

7.2 NDIS Fundamentals

7.3 NDIS Practice Standards

7.4 Participant Rights and Responsibilities

7.5 Privacy and Confidentiality

7.6 Documentation and Record Keeping

8.1 Safeguarding People with Disability

8.2 Recognising Abuse and Neglect

8.3 Reportable Incidents and Complaints

8.4 Restrictive Practices Awareness

8.5 Supported Decision-Making

8.6 Ethical and Reflective Practice

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