This training provides you with the knowledge on how to assess a person’s need for basic long term equipment and identify the appropriate piece of equipment.

Who is this for: Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, District Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Allied Health Assistants

Time: 1-2 hours


Allied professions comprises a large and diverse group of registered and non-registered staff.  To enable as many people as possible to benefit from the services provided by allied professions, registered staff will, from time to time, delegate tasks to non-registered staff.  

Regardless of who is delivering treatment it is essential to maintain a high quality of treatment and to keep service users safe.  To achieve these two goals staff need to be aware of the role of delegation, how to delegate, when to delegate and when not to, when to accept a task and the responsibilities associated with delegated tasks.  


Audience

All allied professions staff who delegate to assistants as well as all Allied Health Assistants beginning work at Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa.


Frequency
Within 6 weeks of employment at Capital Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa District

Time allocation
30 minutes


This course introduces the definition, functions and requirements of supervision and prepares supervisees for making the most of their supervision. 

Audience 

All staff covered by the 3DHB Policy Professional Supervision for Allied Health and Mental Health Employees and / or other staff engaging in this type of supervision. 

Time required 

20-30 minutes