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NDIS Training & Support
The NDIS is designed to support Australians with a disability, their families and carers. As a group, we are proud to offer a range of services delivered by experienced clinicians to people under the NDIS. It is imperative we support both our clinicians and support staff to continue to develop the skills, and be aware of changes to the scheme, to work effectively in this space. The NDIS Professional Development Program has been designed to help meet the needs of the growing demand for these services.
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Is attendance at the face-to-face workshops compulsory?The workshops are very interactive and involve group work as well as the opportunity to get to know those in your allocated small group. This makes the online learning sessions much more enjoyable, collaborative and informal. At this time, the workshops cannot be delivered online or in a hybrid fashion. That is, they are designed to be conducted in person.
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Will I be in a group with people from my discipline?Everyone enrolled in the CLP will attend the same workshops together although each discipline will have slightly different tasks to complete. For the monthly small group mentoring sessions, you will be allocated to a group with people who are from the same discipline and/or who have similar roles to you.
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How many hours a week should I spend on the CLP?This is a tricky one to answer! Previous participants have estimated an average of 2 hours a week of self-directed learning and putting into practice some of the key learnings is about right. Some of the enthusiastic participants have spent up to 4 hours per week!
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Should I catch up with my group between the mentoring sessions?Yes! This is a key part of enjoying and getting the most out of the CLP. The people who have found it most enjoyable and rewarding are those that organise a time with their group to discuss the tasks that will be discussed in the upcoming session before the actual facilitated session.
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I have heard there are ‘assignments’ to complete and they involve videotaping myself – I don’t like the sound of that!Yes, there are ‘assignments’ that are designed to help you reflect on your clinical reasoning and communication with patients and with a colleague. You receive feedback on these tasks from those with recognised clinical expertise. It can be very confronting being watched and even more confronting watching yourself! But the feedback about these tasks from previous participants, (even from those who were a little resistant at the start!), has been overwhelmingly positive.
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Can I claim CPD points for the CLP?Yes. Just like any PD you do, as long as you are documenting your hours, your key learnings and your reflections, the CLP is certainly appropriate to log as CPD hours.
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Is there a formal qualification for completing the CLP?No. Other than getting a nice certificate of completion from Healthia, there are no formal qualifications associated with completing the CLP.
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What if I start and have to withdraw?We are acutely aware that unexpected events occur that may impact on your ability to attend some sessions or complete the CLP. If this happens, please contact the PD team and we will work with you to sort out the best option.
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What have other people said about the CLP?Here are some quotes from previous participants: The CLP allowed me to build on my clinical reasoning and critical thinking of patient care. The course was very interactive. Part of the assessment was to video yourself with a patient and reflect on your reasoning throughout. It is not often that we stop and think why we are asking things the way we do! But it was really useful. We had small group catch ups with a program facilitator, which was a great way to meet other passionate clinicians from other clinics. We all certainly learnt off each other throughout the year and will continue to do so. One of the other many benefits was to learn how to give feedback and educate, which was helpful for those that are planning on being a clinical educator or those that spend time mentoring junior staff. Overall, the program was well run and extremely beneficial for even the most experience clinicians.
Please note: As the NDIS continues to evolve, this training program will also evolve as changes and challenges within the sector emerge.
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