Residential Care

Course Description: Safe manual handling is an important part of life for everyone, but it’s especially important for those working in the care se...

Course Description: A mentally healthy and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, improving wellbeing, morale, safety, and care outcomes. This cou...

Course Description: This engaging video-based course from Altura Learning provides aged care staff with the knowledge and confidence to deliver hi...

Course Description: Heart failure is a progressive condition that affects millions of people worldwide, with older adults at greater risk. This co...

Course Description: Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It affects millions globally, with an estimated 1 in 3 pe...

Course Description: Osteoarthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions in older people, and its impact on mobility, comfort and independe...

Course Description: Fostering trust. Strengthening accountability. Supporting safe, person-centred care. Altura Learning’s new course on Open Disc...

Course Description: Dyspepsia is a common symptom in older people and is often under managed due to difficulty in diagnosis due to late presentati...

Course Description: Older adults face a significantly higher risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), such as angina and myocardial infarc...

Course Description: Modern slavery is a hidden crisis affecting millions worldwide, including within the supply chains of goods and services used ...

Course Description: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a common and preventable cause of morbidity in older people. If untreated, DVT can lead to serio...

Course Description: Older people can experience a number of physical and emotional changes in health and well being that can impact on food and fl...

Course Description: Recovery and rehabilitation after a stroke can take months or even years, leaving some with permanent loss of function. This c...

Course Description: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects a person’s ability to control their movement. This course wil...

Course Description: There are a number of chronic respiratory conditions that require the use of respiratory aids to support the individual. This ...

Course Description: Heat packs and cold packs can be used to provide non-pharmacological pain relief and manage acute soft tissue injuries. This c...

Course Description: Older people are at risk of weight loss due to a variety of factors. It is vital that staff understand how to monitor and mana...

Course Description: This course explores ways to mitigate the negative impacts that care services and activities can have on the environment. Lear...

Course Description: There are a number of mental health challenges that people may experience. This course discusses the impact of poor mental hea...

Course Description: A chronic respiratory condition can have a significant impact on an older person’s quality of life. This course will explore a...

Course Description: What does sexuality mean? Understand the impact our own embarrassment, attitudes and sensitivities can have on the individuals...

Course Description: There are physical, psychological and practical difficulties associated with low vision and hearing. Equip yourself with strat...

Course Description: Care staff play a vital role in monitoring the needs of people they support. This course describes how to recognise changes in...

Course Description: Protecting children from abuse or neglect is a crucial responsibility of all who provide care services. Recognise your role in...