WACHS / DSC TA Training Initiative

The aim of the initiative is to develop and deliver a WA Country Health Service (WACHS) wide coordinated schedule of Therapy Assistant (TA) training modules delivered via video-conferencing and distance learning. The schedule will deliver training of foundation competencies to Therapy Assistants employed by WACHS and Disability Service Commission (DSC), which will augment local training and training currently provided by Country Autism Service (CAS) and Country Resource Consultancy (CRC) teams of DSC.

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Needs Analysis
In May 2004, allied health staff throughout WACHS were invited to express their interest in this initiative and provide feedback on a range of key areas. Twelve sites expressed an interest with all of these sites supporting the initiative as they felt it would benefit their region.

Please Click Here to View the Results of the Needs Analysis

Working Party
A working party has been established to identify training priorities and develop training modules for Therapy Assistant training. All areas within WACHS were invited to have a representative on the working party. Representatives on the working party are from the following areas:

Current Progress

• A total of 16 modules have been developed in 2004 - 2005. 
• Six initial modules of training were developed and delivered in 2004.
• Twelve modules have been delivered between February and June 2005.
• Twelve modules have been planned for delivery between July and December 2005. 

Information for Presenters & Module Developers
Please click on the following links for further information. 
- Responsibilities of module developers 
- Presenting via videoconference - information
- Presenting via videoconference - checklist

More information
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