Delegation essentials
This training program provides allied health staff with knowledge and skills that will enable them to work effectively in services where allied health assistants or other support workers perform tasks delegated by allied health professionals. At the completion of this training, allied health staff will be able to:
- identify a number of ‘key ingredients’ required for effective delegation
- apply national, organisational and professional legislation and policy relating to delegation
- identify appropriate tasks for delegation
- plan training for allied health assistants
- address common delegation challenges.
The training is delivered using a blended approach, including an online component and a face to face workshop.
Delegation Essentials training deliberately allows time for teams to explore issues in delegation relevant to their context.
Delegation essentials is suitable for allied health professionals and allied health assistants/support workers.
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This training is coordinated by the Allied Health Education and Training team at the Cunningham Centre.
The training is delivered using a blended approach which includes:
- online learning component (approx. 2 hours)
- face-to-face workshop (6 hours).
The face-to-face workshop generally occurs four weeks after participants are provided with access to the online course materials.
Learning materials for this course are accessed through the Cunningham Centre’s online learning management system (LMS). These courses have been tested on the Queensland Health standard operating environment. As of March 2022 this is Microsoft Windows 10 20H2 and Microsoft Edge 64bit v92.
The following software are recommended:
- Microsoft Windows 10 or 11
- Microsoft Edge Browser
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
Please be aware that:
- Apple Mac computers running the latest version of macOS and the Safari web browser should work without issue, but are not specifically tested or supported by the Cunningham Centre.
- Mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones or Android devices are not recommended or supported.
- For best results, software should have any updates applied.
- Some computers may be running additional software that affects the features and functionality of that computer. This may include, but is not limited to, anti-virus software and web browser plug-ins.
- A broadband internet connection is required to use the LMS. Some files, including videos, may be large; please ensure that you have sufficient data allowance to download and upload data from and to the LMS.
- If a technical issue is reported that is affecting your ability to access online materials, we will attempt to replicate the issue in the Windows 10 environment. If the issue cannot be replicated in this way, then it will be assumed that the issues lies with your computer or internet connection and responsibility for resolution will lie with you.
| Prices from 1 July 2021 | ||
| Tier 1 | Payment by Queensland Health work unit | $202 |
| Tier 2 ^ | Payment by self-funded Queensland Health employee | $222.20 |
| Tier 3 ^ | Payment by external participant or private organisation | By quote on request |
^ Tiers 2 and 3 include GST.
Workshops of up to 24 participants can be delivered directly to your allied health team on demand. Please contact the Allied Health Education and Training Team for a quote.
Please refer to our fees and payments page for more detail on our pricing model and payment options.
Additional resources will be provided at and/or before the training.
This training provides allied health staff with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in delegated service models. At the completion of this training, allied health staff will be able to:
- identify a number of ‘key ingredients’ required for effective delegation
- apply national, organisational and professional legislation and policy relating to delegation
- identify appropriate tasks for delegation
- plan and implement training for allied health assistants
- address common delegation challenges.
Participation in this professional development activity may also contribute to continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for the purposes of registration and/or professional association membership. Please refer to the specific CPD requirements of your registration board and/or professional association to confirm.
Allied health staff are provided with a Certificate of Attendance after completing the face to face workshop.
This training is ALSO available on demand for allied health teams of up to 24 participants. Please contact us for more information.
Allied Health Education and Training
t. 07 4699 8097
e. AHET@health.qld.gov.au
