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Next Steps for Careworkers

What can I do next as:
A beginner
- Start a personal learning folder
- Complete the palliAGED Introduction Modules and add the completion certificates to my learning folder.
An intermediate learner
- Visit the palliAGED Improving Care section for more tips and discuss these with my supervisor
- Complete the ELDAC personal learning assessment 657kb pdf)
- Do some online training e.g. PCC4U and The Advance Project (Dementia) for careworkers
An advanced learner
- Map my specific knowledge needs with the palliAGED course selection tool
- Build specific knowledge with resources in the palliAGED Improving Care and Evidence Centre sections.
What can my organisation do for:
Beginners
- Order palliAGED Practice Tip Sheet booklets for all staff members as part of induction
- Ask to install palliAGED Introduction Modules onto the local LMS
- Print out palliAGED Tip Sheets for the staff room
- Discuss how the palliAGED Practice Tip Sheet topics overlap with the Aged Care Standards.
Intermediate learners
- Promote online education including the National Palliative Care program courses listed in the palliAGED Supporting Services section
- Use selected Tip sheets and modules to start discussions about local care issues
- Arrange for an onsite PEPA workshop.
Advanced learners
- Promote the palliAGED Improving Care section
- Discuss options for further education with staff
- Arrange for Reverse PEPA placements.
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