Incontinence Management Micro-credential Program

Program Update:

  • QLD Program End Date: October 31, 2024
  • National Expansion: 2025

This training program addresses a critical aspect of elder care and provides a vital professional development opportunity for:

  • Registered Nurses and Care Workers in both residential or home care settings in Australia
  • Job seekers looking to upskill and improve employability 
  • Individuals looking to transition to a role in the aged & community care sector 

With its tailored learning paths, self-paced and modular format, the Incontinence Management Micro-credential Program offers an accessible study option for busy aged care workers and those seeking employment or upskilling opportunities.

If you’re ready to grow your skillset, gain a specialised credential, and make an even bigger impact on the lives of those you care for – this is the program for you.

Learners will benefit from the program by:

  • Improving the experience for recipients of care
  • Increasing employee value to residential and community care providers
  • Gaining transferrable learning outcomes that are recognised across the sector  – you will earn a digital badge to acknowledge your portable credentials
  • Increasing work satisfaction and psychological safety

Learning Outcomes

Registered Nurse Pathway:

  • Identify Incontinence Types and Causes: Recognise the different types and causative factors of incontinence in older individuals, alongside reablement strategies for effective management.
  • Understand the Impact of Incontinence Management: Comprehend the consequences of inadequate continence management on the care, dignity, health, and financial aspects of aged care services.
  • Develop and Implement Care Plans: Acquire the skills necessary for conducting thorough continence assessments, crafting comprehensive incontinence care plans, identifying signals for plan adjustments, and performing regular evaluations to ensure continued effectiveness.
  • Master Change Management in Care Communication: Become adept at employing change management techniques to clearly and compassionately communicate care requirements to the older person, their supporters or representatives, and the healthcare team.
  • Lead in Incontinence Management: Enhance efficiency and leadership in the workforce by specialising in the field of incontinence management, contributing to improved care quality and outcomes for older individuals.

Learning Outcomes

Care Worker Pathway:

  • Understand Incontinence Types and Causes: Acquire essential knowledge on the various types and causal factors of incontinence, setting the foundation for effective care strategies.
  • Execute Incontinence Care Plans: Be proficient in performing duties within an incontinence management care plan, including the correct fitting of products, implementing toileting routines, and conducting skin care procedures.
  • Respect Cultural Sensitivities: Develop an acute awareness of the cultural sensitivities affecting person-centred care goals and needs, ensuring respectful and tailored support for older individuals.
  • Identify and Report Changes: Master the skills of vigilant observation and reporting to detect triggers indicating a change in an individual’s condition, incorporating feedback from the older person and their supporters or representatives into care considerations.