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antimicrobial stewardship training course for aged care staff
Antimicrobial Stewardship
July 3, 2019

In this Altura Talks segment, Margaret Jennings who is a Microbiologist and specialises in providing training to the aged care industry, provides an overview of anti-microbial stewardship and suggestions of strategies on how you may meet the new requirements.

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5 Signs it’s Time to Upgrade Your Company’s E-Learning Software
May 23, 2019

Here are a few signs it’s time to put your current learning management system out to pasture.

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New Aged Care Quality Standards Course
April 8, 2019

The Single Quality Framework will replace the four current Accreditation schemes in July 2019. Both residential and home care providers will be expected to meet the requirements of the new Aged Care Quality Standards (ACQS) which has a much stronger focus on consumer outcomes.

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poem about lonliness
Take a minute to read the beautiful poem ‘Alone’ from a former Care Worker
February 8, 2019

The poem ‘Alone’ was written by Chris Woodward, a former care worker who was inspired after working closely with many dementia patients over the years.

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health and safety risk management training
H&S: Risk Management
February 6, 2019

Our course H&S: Risk Management will empower staff to take an active role in assessing and managing risk as well as bringing greater awareness around health and safety in the workplace.

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dementia and understanding behaviours training course
Dementia: Understanding Behaviours
January 30, 2019

Dementia: Understanding the Condition, this is a Developing Course on the Altura Learning Pathway so it is perfect for anyone who works in home care and is supporting a person with dementia who wishes to have a more in-depth understanding of behaviours.

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epilepsy and understanding the condition training course
Epilepsy: Understanding the Condition
December 7, 2018

Epilepsy: Understanding the Condition is a developing course on the Altura Learning Pathway so it is appropriate for care workers and nurses.

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maintaining professional roles and boundaries training for care staff
Maintaining Professional Roles and Boundaries
November 27, 2018

Part of the Altura Learning’s Dynamic Series, Maintaining Professional Roles and Boundaries, takes us through a variety of case studies where staff have to make decisions if they are crossing a professional boundary and how they will manage the situation.

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medication management training course for aged care staff
Medication Management: Polypharmacy
November 5, 2018

In our new course Medication Management: Polypharmacy, we explore what polypharmacy is and the impact it could have on a resident.

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care leavers in aged care
National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
October 22, 2018

A National Apology has been delivered to acknowledge the thousands of victims and survivors whose lives have been impacted by institutional child sexual abuse.

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a guide to safe food handling
A Guide to Safe Food Handling
October 9, 2018

As a food handler, it is essential that you are aware of the basic principles of safe food handling so that you can ensure that the food you prepare remains safe to eat. Recognise your role and responsibilities in safe food handling.

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customer service training for care staff
Customer Service: Five Star Experience
August 17, 2018

How would you like to be treated? In our course Customer Service: Five Star Experience Learn how to provide five star service for older people in your care.

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