The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)

Content
3 modules
Course length
60 mins
Instructor
Essential Skills
Released
08 Dec 2025
Price
$46.50 AUD + GST

Description

This online course supports aged care workers to confidently recognise, respond to and report serious incidents in line with the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) and the Aged Care Quality Standards. Ensuring the safety, dignity and rights of every person in care. Participants gain practical knowledge to identify signs of physical, sexual, psychological and financial abuse, neglect, restrictive practices and unexplained absences, understand Priority 1 and Priority 2 reporting obligations and follow lawful reporting processes through their organisation and the My Aged Care portal. This course strengthens professional accountability, promotes consumer-centred care and empowers workers to speak up with confidence, knowing they are legally protected when reporting genuine concerns.

 

This course has been mapped to the Aged Care Quality Standards: 1, 2, 3 and 7

Objectives

This course covers:

  • Understanding the SIRS.
  • What is an Information Management System?
  • What are reportable incidents?
  • Recognising and responding to abuse.
  • Roles and responsibilities for reporting.

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Certificate of Completion

Learning credits

CPD
1.0

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