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The following information details the available UQDRIVE training packages for health professionals:
 

 
 
 
TRAINING PACKAGE:  PART 1
 
Introduction to Issues in Older  Retiring Drivers
 
TRAINING PACKAGE:  PART 2
 
 Assisting Older Drivers to Retire from Driving
 
(PLEASE NOTE:  This can only be completed by health professionals who have previously completed PART 1 of the UQDRIVE Training Packages)
Cost
UQDRIVE Introductory course: no cost
Advanced Training, Resource Package and Certification Course: $350.00 + GST (includes part 1 and part 2)
Target
 
Audience
Suitable for all professionals (e.g. GPs, Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists) who work with older people who are considering stopping driving, or need to stop driving. This is also a pre-requisite for the Assisting Older Drivers Retiring from Driving training.
Required for health professionals who will use the UQDRIVE Resource Package to assist individuals or groups of older drivers.  These health professionals must also have undertaken Part 1:  Introduction to Issues in Older Retiring Drivers.
 
Format
  •  Web based training consisting of PowerPoint slides with audio.(Requires QuickTime 7: Download for free here)
  • Handouts available for download and printing.
  • Certificate of completion provided once training has been undertaken.
  • 3 hours of audio lectures.
  • 15 minutes assessment.
  • Audio over PowerPoint presentations contained on USB
  • Case Studies
  • Handouts available for download and printing
  • Certificate of completion provided once training has been undertaken. 
  • 6 hours of audio over PowerPoint lectures
  • 1.5 – 2 hour assessment (includes modification of UQDRIVE resources to make specific to local area).
 The UQDRIVE Resource Package consists of:
  • A hardcopy of the Facilitator’s Manual (click for contents)
  • Exemplar Retired Driver’s Workbook
  • Exemplar Awareness Raising Booklet
  • USB with modifiable resources and training package
Content
 
Covered
  • Literature review, overview of the issues (30 mins)
  • UQDRIVE research (30 mins)
  • Process of driving cessation (40 mins)
  • Fitness to drive, licensing issues and decision making for health professionals (1 hour)
  • Transport and mobility options for older people
  • Communicating with older people and basic group skills
  • Family members and their role in driving and driving cessation issues
  • Finding and sourcing local content
  • Peer educators
  • Awareness raising resources: How to use them and troubleshooting common challenges
  • Retired drivers group resources: How to use them and troubleshooting common challenges
  • Using the resources with individual clients
Assessment
10 Question Multiple choice quiz
Adaption of a UQDRIVE resource component for your local area and caseload.
Certificate
     To receive a Certificate of Completion email the UQDRIVE team.      To receive a Certificate of Completion email the UQDRIVE team.

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For any further enquires, please contact the team via uqdriveteam@uq.edu.au or phone: +61 3365 6174.