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Statement of Attainment in Provide Grief and Loss Support Skills for Health Workers

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Overview About this course

Upskill in your current role by learning to respond to grief, loss and crisis situations in the Indigenous community. Use as part of your continuing professional development to meet the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency's requirements for registration.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Contribute to the wellbeing and recovery of people

  • Deal with immediate safety concerns

  • Engage empathetically with grieving people

  • Make referrals to crisis intervention centres

  • Reflect on your own work

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

  • The ability to respond to situations of loss, grief, bereavement and trauma

  • The skills to provide crisis intervention activities for clients

  • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • A background in the health care industry

  • An interest in mental health, particularly grief and loss support

Important information

  • This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field. If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: Aboriginal health worker with the Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, Aboriginal health practitioner with the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Care Practice and counsellor with the Diploma of Counselling.

Licensing

Generally in order to work in the industry you will require a Working with Children Check, National Police Check, vaccinations and other health screenings.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Statement of Attainment in Provide Grief and Loss Support Skills for Health Workers does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 1 Course

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 1 Course

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Recognise and respond to crisis situations CHCCCS019

  • Provide loss and grief support CHCCCS017

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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