GPQ Programs

General Practice Queensland

Together we can build a better health system

**ENROLMENTS EXTENDED -  Closes Friday 8 June 2012**


GPQ in partnership with Health Industry Training (HIT) Queensland has obtained significant government funding through the National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF) to support training for the primary health and aged care sectors.

Funding is supplemented by a co-contribution from employers. The level of co-contribution is based on the size of an organisation.

Size of organisations workforce (FTE) Australian Government contribution Organisation contribution
1-99 employees   67%  33%
100-199 employees   50%
50%
200+ employees  34% 66%


Eligibility

To be eligible for training, an individual must:
  • Not have previously completed the qualification they are applying for
  • Be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a humanitarian refugee
  • Be 17 years of age or over
  • Satisfy course pre-requisites (such as adequate literacy and numeracy) to effectively undertake the training
  • Meet any licensing requirements for relevant qualifications
  • Be an existing worker, or a job seeker with a guaranteed employment outcome
  • Hold a pre-existing qualification at the Certificate III level or above if the application is for skills sets.

Enrolment Steps

1
Complete the Employer Details Form
2
Select your course
3 Complete the appropriate ENROLMENT FORM
  • Forms are available after specific course information
4 Send completed and signed forms to: Susan Cook at scook@gpqld.com.au or fax 07 3105 8301
5 GPQ to process your ENROLMENT FORM and contact you to confirm eligibility and discuss Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

NWDF: Course Flyers & Enrolment Forms

POPULATION HEALTH

Diploma of Population Health

COMMUNITY SERVICES /  DISABILITY

Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
Diploma of Community Development
Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
Case Management SKILL SET
Diploma of Disability
Disability work - People with a disability who are older SKILL SET
Quality Systems for aged and community care sector SKILL SET

NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTANCE

Chronic Disease Self Management SKILL SET
Basic Foot Care - Health Focus SKILL SET
Medication Assistance SKILL SET
Clinical Coding SKILL SET
Allied Health Assistance - Community Rehabilitation
Allied Health Assistance - Nutrition and Dietetics
Allied Health Assistance - Occupational Therapy
Allied Health Assistance - Physiotherapy
Allied Health Assistance - Speech Pathology
Allied Health Assistance - Podiatry

AGED CARE / DEMENTIA / PALLIATIVE CARE

Certificate IV in Aged Care
High Support and Complex Care - Aged Care SKILL SET
Dementia Support - Service Delivery SKILL SET
Dementia Support - Planning and Coordination SKILL SET
Palliative approach - Plan and Provide Care SKILL SET
Palliative approach - Provide Support SKILL SET

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Diploma of Management
 
Key Management SKILL SET
 
Orientation for managers new to the community sector SKILL SET  
Diploma of Project Management  
Certificate IV in Project Management
Community Sector Team Leadership SKILL SET