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Accredited Courses &
Industry-Specific Workshops
Toowoomba-based Disability and Aged Care Training.
In-person and online training is available.
Nationally accredited training and non-accredited workshops for employees and employers.
Akadia Training offers a number of qualifications that are nationally endorsed, as well as non-accredited workshops, delivered by a team of trainers with current experience in the aged care and disability industries.
Here at Akadia Training, all training has been developed to ensure each student will receive the proper guidance and support to fulfil their desire of becoming a disability worker or a competent carer of the aged.
We can also come out to where you are. We are currently training in Toowoomba, Stanthorpe, Warwick, Goondiwindi, Millmerran, Pittsworth, Dalby, Taroom, Gatton, Brisbane, Boonah, Beaudesert, Maroochydore and Gladstone.
How is our training delivered?
Akadia Training’s philosophy focuses on supporting your goals and working towards achieving your qualification. Our training is delivered in one of these ways:
- Classroom delivery where you are part of the group
- One-on-one tuition with a trainer (online or in person)
- Distance-based where you complete your studies via a workbook
- A combination of any of the above
Regardless of the method that you choose, your trainer is there to support you through your learning. Your trainer will be available for the duration of your learning via one of the following methods:
- Email or phone support
- Additional one-on-one tuition or mentoring support
- Onsite personalised to your needs

Accredited Courses
Offering accredited courses in Disability and Aged Care. Study your way, in person or online options available.
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
(CPR) course covers the knowledge and skills required to provide CPR, manage and assess an emergency situation
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
In this course, you will learn the skills and knowledge to be able to provide first aid response and life support
CHCSS00098
Individual Support – Disability Skillset
The Disability skillset will give you practical skills and knowledge you need to provide individualised support in home and community care settings.
CHCSS00097
Individual Support – Ageing Skillset
The Ageing skillset will give you practical skills and knowledge you need to provide individual support in aged and community care settings.
HLT23215
Certificate II in Health Support Services
This course will give you the skills to provide individualised support and care to people in community, or health care settings.
CHC33015
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
This course will give you the skills you need to provide individual care to people in home, community or health care settings.
CHC33015
Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing)
This course will give you the skills you need to provide individualised support and care to people in home, community, or health care settings.
CHC43115
Certificate IV in Disability
Certificate IV in Disability will give you the skills you need to play a lead role in providing support and care to people in home, community, or health care settings.
CHC43115
Certificate IV in Disability
-Accelerated Pathway
Certificate IV in Disability will give you the skills you need to play a lead role in providing support and care to people in community, or health care settings.
CHC43015
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
This course will give you the skills you need to provide individual care to older people in home, community, residential or health settings.
HLTHPS006
Assist Clients with Medication
In this nationally accredited course you will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and effectively assist clients with medication and safely administer medication.






What our students are saying…
Industry-Specific Workshops
Offering workshops in compliance for aged care, disability and NDIS standards. Delivered by highly experienced health care practitioners.
Standard Mental Health First Aid
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TRAIN THE TRAINER
Manual Handling of People
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Palliative Care
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Dementia
Workshop OverviewFacilitated by a Registered Nurse, this workshop is designed to provide staff...
Supporting Client Behaviour
Workshop OverviewFacilitated by an industry expert this workshop provides proactive training to...
Acquired Brain Injury
Workshop OverviewFacilitated by a Registered Nurse this workshop has been developed to support...
Professional Boundaries
Workshop OverviewFacilitated by an experienced industry expert this workshop provides staff with...
Diabetes Management
Workshop OverviewFacilitated by a Registered Nurse, this workshop is designed to provide staff...
Manual Handling for Direct Care Workers
Workshop OverviewFacilitated by industry experts, this workshop has been aligned to the...
The Safe and Effective Management of Medication
Workshop OverviewFacilitated by a Registered Nurse, The Safe and Effective Management of...
Infection control and safe food handling (including COVID-19 response)
Workshop OverviewThis micro credential workshop has been aligned to the accredited unit HLTINF001...
Epilepsy and Midazolam
Workshop OverviewFacilitated by a Registered Nurse this workshop is designed to provide staff with...
Abuse, neglect, critical incidents and mandatory reporting
Workshop OverviewManaging incidents effectively is an essential part of providing quality and safe...
Documentation that meets legal and industry standards
Workshop OverviewFacilitated by industry experts this workshop will provide workers with extensive...
PEG Feeding
Workshop OverviewFacilitated by a Registered Nurse this workshop is designed to provide staff with...
Upcoming Training

Manual Handling
Monday 13th July 2022
12.30pm – 2.30pm

Safe and Effective Management of Medication
Wednesday 13th July 2022
9am – 12noon

Standard Mental Health First Aid
25th - 26th July
14th - 15th September
10th - 11th November

Certificate IV in Disability - Accelerated pathway
CHC43115
July 28th ,29th
August 11th, 12th

Assist Clients with Medication
HLTHPS006
Contact us to be put on the waitlist for the next intake

Train the Trainer
Manual Handling of People
Contact us to be put on the waitlist for the next intake

First Aid and CPR
22nd and 23rd August
5th and 6th September
19th and 20th September

CPR
23rd August
6th September
20th September

Standard Mental Health First Aid
REFRESHER
25th August