Essentials of Dignity of Risk and Supported Decision Making

Discover the essential skills and knowledge needed to balance duty of care with a client’s right to make their own choices in aged care. This introductory course offers a practical overview of dignity of risk, helping you understand it as a key component of empowerment and wellbeing, and providing a step-by-step framework for supported decision-making.

Whether you’re considering a career in aged care, already working in the sector without formal qualifications, or looking to build a foundation for future accredited studies, this course provides a strong starting point to help you facilitate client choice in a safe, respectful, and legally sound manner, as required by the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.

On completion of this short course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of dignity of risk
  • Know how to support your clients with informed choice and decision making

Overview

  • Course Fees
    $125
  • Duration
    1 hour
  • Delivery
    Individual students (online)

Explore the essentials of dignity of risk and supported decision making

Begin your aged care journey with the practical knowledge and confidence needed to balance duty of care with client choice.

You will be able to complete the course on a computer, tablet or smart phone and can user your preferred browser or the aXcelerate app which is available from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Learn Anytime

Short, flexible courses designed to fit around your day.

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Created by subject matter experts with real-world knowledge.

Study Online

Access practical learning online, wherever and whenever it suits you.

Practical Learning

Gain the knowledge and perspective to answer the questions that matter.

Simple Online Enrolment

Enrolling is quick and easy.

Once enrolled, you will receive an invitation to create your student account within 15 minutes. After your account has been activated, you will have immediate access to your course and can commence learning at a time that suits you.

Upon successful completion of this short course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

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Topics

During this course, you will explore:

  • Lesson 1: What is Dignity of Risk?
  • Lesson 2: What is Supported Decision Making?