COURSE OVERVIEW:
Welcome to the course on Develop Effective Individual Support Plans. This comprehensive course is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to create detailed and individualised support plans that meet the unique needs of individuals, particularly within the framework of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Act 2013. By mastering these principles and techniques, you will be able to support individuals in achieving their goals and improving their quality of life.
We begin with an introduction to Individual Support Plans (ISP), which includes the purpose and importance of ISPs. Next, we will explore how to identify individuals who require an Individual Support Plan. Then we will outline the steps involved in working with the individual to develop their plan, ensuring their needs, preferences, and goals are central to the process. Then we will cover strategies for building rapport with individuals, fostering a supportive and respectful relationship that facilitates open communication.
Next, we will delve into the key sections of an ISP in accordance with the NDIS Act 2013 and explain how to complete each section as follows:
The Personal Information Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete the personal information section of the ISP. This includes accurately gathering and recording essential personal information such as the individual's full name, date of birth, contact details, emergency contact information, and relevant medical history and current health status.
The Assessment of Needs Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete a comprehensive assessment of the individual's needs. This involves evaluating their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs, understanding their likes and dislikes, identifying strengths and areas requiring support, and gathering input from the individual, their family, and healthcare professionals to create a holistic assessment.
The Goals and Objectives Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete the goals and objectives section of the ISP. You will discover how to set realistic and measurable goals and objectives that align with the individual's needs and aspirations, including the formulation of both short-term and long-term goals, providing a clear roadmap for progress, and developing measurable objectives to track the individual's progress.
The Support Services and Interventions Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete the support services and interventions section of the ISP. This involves identifying and planning the necessary support services and interventions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, counselling, and designing specific programs and activities that align with the individual's interests and abilities. You will also learn strategies to support daily living activities and promote independence.
The Health and Medical Support Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete the health and medical support section of the ISP. This includes developing a detailed medical care plan that covers medication management, scheduling medical appointments, implementing emergency protocols, understanding nutritional requirements and dietary preferences, and managing chronic conditions or disabilities to ensure comprehensive health and medical support for the individual.
The Risk Management and Safety Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete the risk management and safety section of the ISP. You will discover how to identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, develop safety measures and emergency procedures, and establish guidelines for preventing and responding to incidents or emergencies to ensure the individual's safety.
The Communication Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete the communication section of the ISP. This includes identifying the individual's preferred methods of communication, using communication aids or assistive technologies if necessary, and establishing a regular communication schedule with family, carers, and service providers. You will explore strategies to enhance and support effective communication.
The Behavioural Support Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete the behavioural support section of the ISP. You will develop strategies for managing challenging behaviours, including positive behaviour support techniques and creating plans for regular review and adjustment of behavioural interventions. This will ensure that the individual's behaviour is managed effectively and supportively, promoting their well-being and quality of life.
The Social and Recreational Activities Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete the social and recreational activities section of the ISP. You will plan opportunities for social interaction and community involvement, facilitate participation in recreational and leisure activities, and support the individual in building and maintaining relationships. Social and recreational activities are crucial for the individual's overall well-being and integration into the community.
The Education and Employment Support Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete the education and employment support section of the ISP. You will set educational goals, identify support services, provide vocational training and employment support, and develop strategies for skill enhancement and employability. Education and employment are vital for the individual's personal and professional growth, and you will gain the tools to support these areas effectively.
The Legal and Advocacy Support Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete the legal and advocacy support section of the ISP. You will ensure that individuals are informed about their legal rights and entitlements, access advocacy services, and receive support for decision-making and consent processes. Understanding and respecting legal rights is essential for empowering the individual and ensuring their autonomy.
The Review and Evaluation Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete the review and evaluation section of the ISP. You will understand the importance of regularly monitoring and reviewing the support plan, assessing progress, making necessary adjustments, involving the individual, their family, and a multidisciplinary team in the review process, and documenting any changes and updates to the plan. Regular review and evaluation are critical for ensuring the ISP remains relevant and effective.
The Cultural and Personal Preferences Section: In this section, you will learn how to complete the cultural and personal preferences section of the ISP. You will consider the individual's cultural background, values, and preferences, include culturally appropriate practices and supports, respect personal choices and autonomy, and ensure that the ISP is tailored to the individual's unique needs. This will ensure that the support plan is not only effective but also respectful and inclusive.
This course aims to equip you with the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary to develop effective individual support plans. By the end of this course, you will be prepared to create personalised, compliant, and effective support plans that enhance the quality of life for the individuals you support.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:
1. Introduction to Individual Support Plans (ISP)
- Purpose of Individual Support Plans (ISP)
- Identifying Individuals Who Require an Individual Support Plan
- Steps to Develop an Individual Support Plan with the Person
- Key components of an Individual Support Plan in accordance with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Act 2013
2. Strategies for Building Rapport During ISP Development
3. Completing the Personal Information Section
- Full name, date of birth, and contact details
- Emergency contact information
- Relevant medical history and current health status
4. Completing the Assessment of Needs Section
- Detailed assessment of the individual's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs
- Likes and dislikes
- Identification of strengths and areas requiring support
- Input from the individual, their family, and healthcare professionals
5. Completing the Goals and Objectives Section
- Short-term and long-term goals based on the individual's needs and aspirations
- Measurable objectives to track progress towards achieving these goals
6. Completing the Support Services and Interventions
- List of services and interventions required (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, counselling)
- Specific programs and activities tailored to the individual's interests and abilities
- Strategies to support daily living activities and promote independence
7. Completing the Health and Medical Support Section
- Detailed medical care plan including medication management, medical appointments, and emergency protocols
- Nutritional requirements and dietary preferences
- Plans for managing chronic conditions or disabilities
8. Completing the Risk Management and Safety Section
- Identification of potential risks and strategies to mitigate them
- Safety measures and emergency procedures
- Guidelines for preventing and responding to incidents or emergencies
9. Completing the Communication Section
- Preferred methods of communication for the individual
- Use of communication aids or assistive technologies if necessary
- Strategies to improve and support effective communication
- Regular communication schedule with family, carers, and service providers
10. Completing the Behavioural Support Section
- Strategies for managing challenging behaviours
- Positive behaviour support techniques
- Plans for regular review and adjustment of behavioural interventions
11. Completing the Social and Recreational Activities Section
- Opportunities for social interaction and community involvement
- Participation in recreational and leisure activities
- Support for building and maintaining relationships
12. Completing the Education and Employment Support Section
- Educational goals and support services (if applicable)
- Vocational training and employment support
- Strategies for developing skills and enhancing employability
13. Completing the Legal and Advocacy Support Section
- Information on the individual's legal rights and entitlements
- Access to advocacy services
- Support for decision-making and consent processes
14. Completing the Review and Evaluation Section
- Regular monitoring and review of the support plan to assess progress and make necessary adjustments
- Involvement of the individual, their family, and multidisciplinary team in the review process
- Documentation of any changes and updates to the plan
15. Completing the Cultural and Personal Preferences Section
- Consideration of the individual's cultural background, values, and preferences
- Inclusion of culturally appropriate practices and supports
- Respect for personal choices and autonomy
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
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ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.