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Redesigning Social Programs

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Kurzkurs? No — Short practice-focused course for aged care staff and lifestyle or leisure coordinators who plan social programs for residents and clients. Covers the concept of contemporary engagement and the rationale for moving from activity-based to engagement-focused practice, adapting engagement approaches for people with differing physical and cognitive care needs, assessing the care environment for opportunities that encourage engagement and independence, interpreting the changed focus of the Strengthened Aged Care Standards and its effect on social programs, and the steps for implementing a new idea successfully.

Syllabus

  • Explain the concept of contemporary engagement and justify the transition from activity-based to engagement-focused practices.
  • Adapt engagement strategies to suit individuals with varying physical and cognitive care needs
  • Evaluate the care environment to identify opportunities for encouraging engagement and independence
  • Interpret the shift in focus within the Strengthened Aged Care Standards and the impact on social programs
  • Understand the steps involved to implement a new idea successfully

Taught by

Kathy Kirby

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