PDC88570 - Legal and Ethical Considerations in Domestic and Family Violence Practice

Version Effective: 1st of April, 2021

Course Details

Course Summary

In this micro-credential, you will learn about legal and ethical boundaries and considerations when working with victims of domestic and family violence and their children. This includes the application of human rights, privacy, and relevant State or Territory domestic and family violence legislation to work practices. You will be encouraged to reflect on own personal values, ethics and beliefs about domestic and family violence and how these relate to codes of ethics/conduct.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this micro-credential.

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
For direct access to the micro-credential, visit our Learning Management Site: Be Different

Simply set up an account on the site to pay and access the micro-credential you wish to study.
Study Area
  • Health
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Community Services
  • General Education and Training
  • Health
  • Justice and Law Enforcement
  • Personal Services
  • Public Sector
  • Safety
  • Youth Services

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures
Standard Micro-credential Structure

2 hours 

  • Online


Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify legal and ethical boundaries when working with victims of domestic and family violence and their children

2. Recognise the application human rights, privacy, and relevant State or Territory domestic and family violence legislation to work practices

3. Reflect on own personal values, ethics and beliefs about domestic and family violence and manage these professionally according to codes of ethics/conduct.


Assessment

Online Quiz

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