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 Practice Centre for more tips and discuss these with my supervisor
• Complete the ELDAC personal learning assessment
• Do some online training e.g., PCC4U for careworkers

An advanced learner

• Map my specific knowledge needs with the palliAGED course selection tool
• Build specific knowledge with resources in the palliAGED Practice & Evidence Centres.

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 Practice Centre
• Use selected Tip sheets and modules to start discussions about local care issues
• Arrange for an onsite PEPA workshop.

Advanced learners

• Promote the palliAGED Practice Centre
• Discuss options for further education with staff
• Arrange for Reverse PEPA placements.