Short Courses

Kalandra Education - Short Courses

Kalandra Education offers short courses in a range of specialist topics.  These courses are delivered online and students are provided access to the CANVAS Student Learning Platform.  Course content is provided online and the learning is self-directed.  Students are able to complete the content of the course in their own time.  These short courses are open to anyone with an interest in the specialised topic.

Introduction to Healthcare

Cost:  $80.00 (Normal Retail Price $160)

Estimated number of hours:  40 hours of online theory

The Introduction to Healthcare short course for those interested in pursuing a career as a Healthcare Assistant.

This module introduces a carer to the basic skills needed to help someone who requires assistance with daily living. The course covers topics such as communication skills, infection control, bathing, feeding, dementia and moving a person. 

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Mental Health in the Workplace

Cost:  $80.00 (Normal Retail Price $240)

Expected number of hours:  20 hours of online theory.   Considered 15 hours Professional Development.  No assessment is provided.

Many of us hear and see people living with mental distress. They are our family, friends and people in our network; school, work, church, sports etc.

The mental health of yourself and your colleagues in the workplace is everyone's responsibility and the effects of ill health are wide ranging. 

In some countries, for example New Zealand, this shared responsibility is mandated in law and in others it is seen as an ethical and social responsibility.

This course teaches you about mental health and how to recognise mental distress.  It recognises mental distress in the workplace and the ethical and legal responsibility of the employee.  It helps to address the problem of mental ill health before it becomes an issue especially in the workplace and in the home. 

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Palliative Care

Cost:  $80.00 (Normal Retail Price $180)

Estimated number of hours:  10 - 15 hours of online theory. Considered 12 hours Professional Development.  No assessment is provided.

Caring for the palliative patient requires, knowledge, skill, compassion and caring. The carer needs to know what to look for, how to make a person comfortable in both body and mind and then extend this to family. This takes a very special person.

This module shares knowledge of specialised practices for palliative care and explores the more common approaches that can be applied. Understanding changes to look for, how to read pain and fear, and providing various comfort cares are described.

The module helps the learner explore the key principles of palliative care, and the support worker’s role using a palliative approach to care.

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Protection of the Vulnerable

Cost:  $80.00  (Normal Retail Price $180)

Estimated number of hours:  10 - 15 hours of online theory.  Considered 12 hours of Professional Development.  No assessment is provided.

The vulnerable person can be anyone who needs help / care and it is easy to be placed or enter into this position.

This module explains vulnerability, the signs of this and what may happen. Abuse of all sorts can occur, and it is important that carers be alert for and recognise this, then know what to do. 

Some of the most vulnerable patients are those that exhibit challenging behaviours, such as those with dementia, brain injury and neurological conditions. The behaviour is often misunderstood and poorly responded to. 

This module explains why challenging behaviour may be occurring and how to minimise or change the behaviour.

It also explores how the carer can look after themselves.  

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Person-Centred Care Practices

Cost:  $80.00  (Normal Retail Price $240)

Estimated number of hours:  20 hours of online theory.  Considered 15 hours Professional Development.  No assessment is provided.

A person who wishes to truly care for a patient must consider not only the needs of the body but also those of the spirit, and mind. The carer recognises that the person may have social, family, and religious considerations that are integrated into the care. This is the holistic approach with the patient at the centre of the care. 

The module enables the learner to understand and recognise a person’s holistic needs, including incorporating their personal care needs, and how best to meet these. The learner recognises that changes may occur and what to do; how to report these and respond.

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Professional Expectations

Cost:  $70.00  (Normal Retail Price $140)

Estimated number of hours:  3 - 5 hours of theory.  Considered 5 hours Professional Development.  No assessment is provided.

What are the professional expections of a healthcare assistant:  This course looks at:

• The Code of Rights
• What is an advocate
• Self-advocacy
• Empowerment and disempowerment
• The Advocacy process

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Communication

Cost:  $70.00  (Normal Retail Price $140)

Estimated number of hours:  3 - 5 hours of theory.  Considered 3 hours Professional Development.  No assessment is provided.

This module is delivered online and is learner driven. There is no maximum time required to complete the set learning hours.  

Can you imagine what life would be like if you were deaf, had difficulty seeing, had very shaky writing and could not speak clearly? How do you communicate, especially if you cannot use technology? This situation is not uncommon but how do we respond to this? 

This module explores barriers to communication and ways to overcome these. It looks at how to improve communication and at what supports are available. Communication is vital to wellbeing and must be done well.

The following topics will be covered: 

• Why is communication important? 
• Barriers to communication 
• Communicating well 
• Communication supports 
• Communicating with others 

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Falls

Cost:  $70.00  (Normal Retail Price $140)

Estimated number of hours:  2 - 5 hours of online theory.  Considered 3 hours of Professional Development.  No assessment is provided.

Falls are an incredibly common occurrence especially for our older people and they can have serious consequences. This module increases the understanding of what, how, why, the impact of a fall and what to do.

The course covers the following:

• What a fall is and associated environmental risk factors
• Physical and psychological risk factors
• Effects of medication
• Physical and social impacts of falls
• Assessing the risk of falls
• How to respond when a person has fallen

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Preparation for the Annual Practicing Certificate Validation

Cost:  $100.00 (Normal Retail Price $150)

Estimated number of hours:  2 - 4 hours theory

Every Registered and Enrolled Nurse in New Zealand is required to renew their Practicing Certificate, and this may require collecting and maintaining portfolio of evidence that the requirements of the New Zealand Nursing Council have been met.

This course assists the nurse to understand what is required and provides a logical method of preparing the information. It also provides examples of good practice. The portfolio is especially valuable when supplying information for an Audit however it is also an invaluable tool, promoting reflection and improvement of practice.

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Preceptorship

Cost:  $100.00 (Normal Retail Price $150)

Estimated number of hours:  2 - 4 hours theory, equating to 3 professional development hours

The Preceptor introduces the new employee to a new area of clinical practice. The purpose is to orientate new staff to practice in an effective and culturally safe manner so that they may achieve a competent level in that clinical area. This is a vitally important role, having a lasting impact on that person, affecting retention and more importantly,  self-esteem.

This module will cover the following:

• The role of a preceptor
• Selecting a preceptor
• The benefits of being a preceptor
• Preparation as a preceptor
• Student preparation
• Implementing and evaluating a preceptor program
• Preceptorship versus mentorship
• Self-care for the preceptor.

This module is delivered online and is learner driven. There is no maximum time required to complete the set learning hours.  

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