Course Overview
Paranoia can cause a person to feel unsafe, suspicious or fearful, even when others do not share their concerns. These experiences can affect relationships, communication, daily activities and a person’s willingness to accept support.
This module helps disability support workers understand paranoia and respond in a calm, respectful and person-centred way. It explains how to recognise possible signs of distress, communicate without arguing or reinforcing unverified beliefs, build trust, reduce environmental stress and respond appropriately when safety concerns arise.
Through practical examples, interactive scenarios and knowledge checks, workers will learn how to support the person’s dignity, choice and wellbeing while following their support plan.
Important Disclaimer
This course is provided for information and educational purposes only. It is designed to increase your understanding of the topic and provide theoretical knowledge to support your professional development.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate confirms that you have completed the learning content and any associated assessments within this course. It is not a formal qualification, nationally recognised certification, licence, or accreditation, and it does not, on its own, demonstrate practical competency or authorise you to perform workplace tasks.
This course provides the theoretical knowledge required to support safe manual handling practices. It is not a substitute for practical workplace training, supervised competency assessments, organisation-specific policies and procedures, or workplace-specific manual handling instruction.
Where practical skills are required, learners must complete any additional hands-on training, workplace induction, competency assessments, and ongoing supervision required by their employer or applicable legislation.
It is the responsibility of each learner and their employer to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with current workplace policies, relevant legislation, applicable Australian Standards, and industry best practice.
By undertaking this course, you acknowledge and agree that the Certificate of Completion is evidence of participation only and should not be relied upon as proof of professional competence or eligibility to perform manual handling tasks without appropriate workplace training and assessment.