Self-management
Leader training
Arthritis Queensland conducts Leader Training for the three self-management courses listed below.- The Arthritis Self-management Course (ASM)
- The Osteoporosis Self-management Course (OPSM)
- The Chronic Disease Self-management Course (CDSM)
The Arthritis Self-management Course Leader Training is conducted as a bridging course at the end of the CDSM Leader Training.
These leader-training programs are designed to give leaders the skills to enable them to deliver self-management courses in their community.
The community self-management courses are designed to promote the confidence, skills and abilities of individuals with chronic diseases to manage his/her health through goal setting, problem solving, sharing of experiences, education and information. These programs are considered a vital resource in health management internationally. Arthritis Queensland has been running these programs statewide with great success over a number of years.
Leader training is run over four days and is designed for health professionals or peer leaders. The course will train leaders to:
- conduct (with another trained leader) the self-management courses listed above for people with arthritis, osteoporosis and chronic diseases and their carers.
- understand the concept of self efficacy and the strategies to enhance self efficacy, such as action planning, sharing and feedback, modelling, reinterpretation of symptoms and persuasion
- utilise group training techniques such as brainstorming, demonstration, feedback, problem-solving and making action plans
- handle problems that arise in group situations.
Each trainee receives a detailed leader’s manual and a copy of the relevant text book. Leaders are then qualified to conduct the consumer course in their community and become accredited after assessment of their first course
The ‘ideal’ self-management program leader
The role of the leader is to deliver self-management courses to groups of 12 – 15 people who have arthritis, osteoporosis or other chronic conditions.Leaders will always co-facilitate with another leader. No previous knowledge about chronic illness is necessary as all teaching is done from a detailed manual.
The ideal leader should:
- have been a participant in a self-management course.
- have a chronic condition or have life experience of living with a family member with chronic illness
- not be fearful of public speaking
- be comfortable with presenting the program strictly as written in the Leader’s Manual
- be committed to helping others with chronic conditions as a volunteer.
How to become a Leader:
- Attend a leader training course
- Co-facilitate one course as a trainee, preferably within two months of being trained.
How to gain accreditation:
- After completing their training, leaders will then participate in an assessment process which will be held during their first course.
- Leaders who attain a standard of 'competency' or 'high competency' will be accredited.
- Leaders who attain a 'not yet completed' standard will be mentored.
- Co-facilitate one or two courses every year
- Attend a yearly update
- Be re-trained, if they have not facilitated a course for more than 18 months.
You can choose to view the Self-Management Leaders Training 2008 calendar or send through an email to express your interest in becoming a leader.
Other downloads
Download 'Intention to conduct a Self-managment course'
Download 'Application for Self-management Skills Update Training'
Download 'Leader newsletters latest issue'
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For more information regarding self-management, please contact the Queensland Self-Management Alliance (QSMA).
