The CHCSS00075 Chronic Disease Self-Management Skill Set provides care and support workers with the skills to enable clients to self-manage their chronic illness. With This program you will be able to assess clients' chronic disease needs, support self-management strategies, and promote clients' independence, wellness and improved health outcomes. This skill set is valuable for individuals working in aged care, community services, healthcare and disability support who are seeking to improve and enhance their ability to support clients in self-managing their chronic disease. The course prepares you to offer individuals practical information, motivate them to pursue healthier lifestyle options, and provide client-centred care that encourages clients to assume personal responsibility for their chronic disease.
2025-2028 Career Boost (General Training) is managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).
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(Note: This eligibility requirement does not apply to individuals seeking to enrol in a skill set).
Student must be an Existing Worker in the Community Services and Health industry.
This fee can be paid by an employer, a family member, a friend, or another organisation, but it cannot be paid or waived. The fee amount represents the total costs to the student for the qualification, including materials costs.
Please contact Admin Staff for more information at 1300 GO SITS (1300 467 487).
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing (This units requires at least 120 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation) |
