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Diploma in Aged Care & Community Support

Make a difference in the aged care community

Take a community support worker course to work towards a meaningful role in caregiving in a home or community setting. Learn solution-focused community support counselling techniques, understand ways seniors can adapt to change, and how to communicate around grief and loss effectively.

Our aged care courses cover enablement approaches useful in a registered home care facility environment and examine ways you might help seniors retain their quality of life and successfully complete rehabilitation – study ways to care for the aged from home with The Career Academy.

Enrol today to provide community support services for the aged.

Enrol from only €29 per week | 14-Day Money Back Guarantee

Duration

12 Months Access | ~200 hours

Learning Mode

100% online, study whenever suits you

Unlimited Support

Receive 24/7 support via email and phone

Qualification

Industry-accredited Diploma

GAIN AN INDUSTRY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION & EARN MORE

What You'll Learn In This Course

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  1. Community Health and Wellness
  2. Healthy Living Practices
  3. Understanding Physical and Mental Health
  4. Navigating Community Resources
  5. Empowerment and Advocacy
  6. Counselling Skills for Community Support
  7. Chronic Disease Management
  8. Supporting Individuals in Times of Transition
  9. Ethical Considerations in Community Care
  1. Learning Specific Skills
  2. Listening and Bonding
  3. Reflection
  4. Questioning
  5. Interview Techniques
  6. Changing Beliefs and Normalising
  7. Finding Solutions
  8. Ending the Counselling
  1. The Counselling Session
  2. Focusing on the Present
  3. Telephone Counselling
  4. Dealing with Crisis
  5. Problem Solving Techniques I – Aggression
  6. Problem Solving Techniques II – Depression
  7. Problem Solving Techniques III – Grief and Loss
  8. Problem Solving Techniques IV – Suicide
  1. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy I: Freud, Erikson & Jung
  2. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy II: Adler
  3. Humanistic / Existential Approaches I: Gestalt Therapy
  4. Humanistic / Existential Approaches II
  5. Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy
  6. Behavioural Therapy
  7. Solution-Focussed Counselling
  8. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Want to see more job outcomes and how your future could change?

GET THE ROLES YOU WANT
WHEN YOU WANT THEM

This course gives you the practical skills, qualifications, and confidence to really stand out in the job market.

Industry-Accredited Recognised

Industry-Accredited & Recognised

With courses accredited by leading organisations like the International Council for Online Education Standards (ICOES), CPD Standards Office, AAT and others, you don’t just gain knowledge; you position yourself as an outstanding candidate with a qualification you can trust.

247 Tutor Support Career Coaching

24/7 Tutor Support & Career Coaching

We’re here to help every step of the way, offering round-the-clock support. Our career coaches will guide you with CV advice and interview preparation to achieve your goals.

247 Tutor Support Career Coaching

24/7 Tutor Support & Career Coaching

We’re here to help every step of the way, offering round-the-clock support. Our career coaches will guide you with CV advice and interview preparation to achieve your Career goals!

Practical Knowledge

Practical Skills

Develop skills in stress management, emotional resilience, and effective communication to enhance your well-being and interpersonal relationships.

Personal Development

Learn techniques that can be applied in everyday life to foster personal development and improve interactions with others.

Practical Knowledge

Practical Knowledge

Learn valuable skills such as stress management, emotional resilience, and effective communication. This practical knowledge can positively influence your well-being and relationships.

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS

Whether you prefer to pay upfront, weekly, fortnightly, or even monthly, we’ve got you covered. With our flexible payment options, you’ll have the freedom to choose the payment frequency that works best for you. No matter your budget or schedule, we’re here to make education affordable and accessible for you.

SAVE €400

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€1,199

 

 

One-off up-front payment

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Payment Plan

 

€29

PER WEEK

Budget friendly option with flexibility in payments

Pay weekly, fortnightly, or monthly

No deposit, no credit check

Total Cost: 1,199.00

International Accreditationat the highest level

Earn an Industry-Accredited Certificate

Upon successfully completing your course, you’ll be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy. This certificate not only recognises your hard work but also serves as an industry-accredited qualification that will help you stand out in the job market. Whether you’re aiming for a new job or looking to get promoted, this certificate will open doors to better career opportunities.

Get Unlimited Support from Industry Experts

Our tutors are here to help you every step of the way. They’re not just knowledgeable, they’re passionate about your success. Whether it’s a quick question or detailed guidance, you’ll have unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email. We’re committed to ensuring you feel confident and supported throughout your learning journey.

What Could Your Future Look Like?

TCA’s Psychology & Counselling Courses are a great starting point on your way to your dream job! Once you finish the course, we recommend students seek additional training or internships to gain the necessary hands-on practical experience for employment opportunities.

Career Benefits

  • Understand common problems in aged care
  • Use your new skills to help a wide range of people in a variety of contexts
  • Learn skills towards a role as an aged care worker
  • Understand how effective aged care can contribute to maintaining a healthy body
  • Find out about workplace health and safety practices for senior care
  • Develop an understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks carers work within
  • Learn how to approach mobility & memory issues properly

Land Your Dream Job Or Promotion

The Career Academy is committed to helping you upskill so you can get a new job or gain a promotion. Upon enrolment, you’ll receive instant access to our Career Centre and benefit from:

  • Latest job opportunities and other industry connections to gain the confidence and the networks you need to succeed
  • Access to CV Templates; freshen your current CV with one of our professional templates
  • A free personalised CV review – we’ll review and provide feedback on your CV to ensure it stands out from the crowd
  • Useful job tips and resources – we’ll outline a clear five step job success process for you to follow
  • Help getting ready for interviews – will give you tips & tricks on how to succeed

 

We also offer extra job and career support for those that want to upgrade to the Career Success Bundle. When you upgrade to this, you’ll receive these fantastic benefits:

  • Kickstart Your Career: Unlock your potential with expert advice and expert coaching designed to help you land your dream job
  • Personalised Career Plan: A tailored plan that guides you on your path to success
  • LinkedIn Upgrade: Get a professional profile review and enhance your online presence
  • Proven Strategies: Learn proven strategies for career and job success

Student Success Stories

Read through our student’s incredible journies with us at The Career Academy.

Free Student Resources

Once you enrol you will receive a Student ID card, allowing you to instantly prove your official status and access over 150,000 students discounts both in The Career Academy and around the world.

Key Benefits:

  • Receive a Virtual Student ID Card for you to use anywhere, anytime
  • Get discounts on food, entertainment, travel and more!
  • Enables you to prove your official student status

Enrol Today and Unlock These Exclusive Benefits:

HEAR FROM OUR SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES

83% of our graduates say their qualification improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.

MAKE YOUR BEST CAREER MOVE YET

FROM JUST €29 PER WEEK

Request a free course guide to:

  • Course duration, qualifications and module details
  • Pricing and payment options
  • Compare other related courses
  • Receive a free course consultation

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WHY THE CAREER ACADEMY?

At The Career Academy, we're more than an online course provider. With over 15 years of experience, we help more than 25,000 students find their path to success every year.

Here's why our students choose us:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol on this course. You can enrol online directly by clicking on “Enrol Now” and following the prompts.  

 

Alternatively, you can enrol over the phone with our friendly student advisors – call 01 437 8559 or email [email protected]

This course takes approximately 200 hours, and you’ll have up to 12 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.

Upon completing this course, you could obtain work as a Caregiver in the community or within an Aged Care Facility.

Contact a friendly student advisor on 01 437 8559 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.

Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.

Watch this video to see how online learning works:    

Absolutely! You’ve got a 14-day cooling-off period (trial period) at the start of your course. Take that time to review all your learning material and get a feel for online learning. If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money-back guarantee*.

A Diploma in Aged Care & Community Support is a fantastic way to work towards a career in this rewarding industry.

READY TO GET QUALIFIED AND EARN MORE?

Enrol today and start building your career in accounting, finance or business. With flexible payment plans and 24/7 tutor support, we make it easy to fit learning into your life.