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Power of Attorney
Course Description
As people age, navigating decisions around care and financial management becomes increasingly complex. Powers of Attorney (POA) are vital legal tools that help ensure these decisions are made with the older person’s best interests in mind, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and well-being.
For care workers, understanding the purpose, timing, and implications of POA is essential. This course unpacks the legal and ethical foundations of POA and highlights your critical role in supporting older individuals as they manage their affairs. With this knowledge, you’ll be better equipped to recognise when POA is in place, respond appropriately to the needs of the person and their representative, and maintain professional boundaries.
By deepening your understanding of POAs, you’ll be able to provide more informed, respectful, and person-centred care – fostering stronger relationships built on trust, clarity, and security.
Presented through Altura Learning’s engaging video-based format, this course delivers powerful storytelling and real-world scenarios that enhance learner connection, boost retention, and make complex legal concepts easier to understand and apply.
Learning Outcomes
This course aims to equip care workers with the knowledge and practical understanding of Powers of Attorney (POA), enabling them to support older people’s decision-making in a way that preserves autonomy, dignity, and well-being. Through real-world scenarios and interactive learning, participants will gain the confidence to recognise POAs, engage appropriately with older people and their representatives, and uphold ethical and professional standards in care.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
* Explain the purpose, types, and legal/ethical foundations of POA in the context of aged care.
* Identify when a POA is in place and respond appropriately to the person and their appointed representative.
* Apply strategies to balance support with respect for autonomy while maintaining professional and ethical standards.
* Facilitate older people’s involvement in decisions regarding their care and financial matters wherever possible.
* Use real-world scenarios to confidently navigate POA situations, ensuring clear, respectful, and legally informed actions.
Course Code:
AOC17812-B-R-AUCPD Points:
0.25Course Availability:
Due to be released 30/04/2026Topics:
Person Centred PracticeLibrary:
Residential CareCollection:
Individual Support