Understanding the Value of Personal Assistants

Lifetime

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19 lessons

9 quizzes

33 students

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This course is created for Personal Assistants, people who employ PAs and anyone with an interest in Personal Assistance.

The module has been designed so that Personal Assistants can work through it together with their Employer, but it can also be done on your own too.

By completing this course you will learn:

where the concept of Personal Assistance came from, how it is designed to uphold human rights and the values and principles of Self-directed Support
how the role of Personal Assistant is different from other roles in social care
what makes a great PA
the unique role of the Personal Assistant Employer
how to improve your practice as a PA and work well with your Employer (and the person you assist if your Employer is someone different).

Throughout the course there will be the opportunity to “Think about…” what you are learning and how it applies to your role as a PA. Completing these reflections are necessary to achieve a certificate for the course.

Curriculum

4 Sections
19 Lessons
Lifetime

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About the module
This section will be helpful to you if this is the first time you have completed one of SDS Scotland's e-learning modules.
4
The Role of a Personal Assistant
In this section you will learn about the Role of Personal Assistants: the history, definition and qualities required.
12
What is Different About Being a Personal Assistant
In this section, you will learn about what is different about being a personal assistant.
9
Learning, Feedback, and Resources
You will have the chance to reflect and feedback on your learning.
4

SDS Scotland

We work to promote the values and principles of Self-directed Support, including choice, control and flexibility, in all aspects of social care support. We do this by working collaboratively across the social care sector: with Scottish Government, Local Authorities, third sector organisations and our members, to improve Self-directed Support implementation in Scotland. As a membership organisation, we bring together those who share our vision and values, to amplify our collective voice around social care support issues. As a Disabled People’s Organisation (an organisation where at least 51% of the Board are either disabled people or/and people who are eligible for social care support), we stand up for the rights of disabled people and people who need support. And we champion local Independent SDS Support Organisations across Scotland, who help thousands of people every year access and manage the support they need to live well.

How long will this course take?

Around two hours.

Can I retake the course?

Yes- as many times as needed.

How much does the course cost?

The course is free of charge.

Requirements

You live in Scotland
The course can be completed on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone

Features

Interactive Exercises
Opportunities to reflect on your practice
Free course

Target audiences

People who are Personal Assistant Employers
People employed as a Personal Assistant
People looking to become a Personal Assistant Employer
People looking to become a Personal Assistant
Disabled People
Carers
Independent Support Organisations

Disclaimer

Please note that the information contained in the Learning Hub is provided for guidance purposes only. Every reasonable effort is made to make the information accurate and up to date, but no responsibility for its accuracy and correctness, or for any consequences of relying on it, is assumed by Self Directed Support Scotland. The information does not, and is not intended to, amount to legal advice.