Course Summary
Whether you work in the disability sector, a community organisation, government agency, a healthcare provider or in education, understanding the NDIS is important as the scheme is rolled out across Australia. This online Short Course can help you understand what you need to know about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) so you can better help your clients and customers.
There is no fee associated with this short course.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work in the healthcare profession.
Course Details
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Admission Codes
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Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
This course provides Professional Development for personnel working in disability, community and health services sector and general community members.
Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour and a CQUniversity Certificate of Completion.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
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- Develop a general understanding of the NDIS
- Understand the key principles underpinning the NDIS
- Increase knowledge of how to assist people to get ready for the NDIS
- Become familiar with the terms and language of the NDIS.
Assessment
Online Quiz