ATTN: Due to unforeseeable circumstances we must unfortunately cancel the seminar. Please check again for new dates posted soon. 

Independent Living, Roles and Responsibilities in 

Personal Assistance

WHEN? Wednesday 15. October 2025 13:00-16:00*

WHERE? Urðarhvarf 8A, 2nd floor

REGISTRATION – Here to the right under tickets and register.

Subjects

• The NPA ideology and the history of independent living.

• The importance of respecting the independence of the work leader and the core principles.

• Insight into the roles and responsibilities of work leaders and assistants.

• The importance of open and good communication.

• The NPA center code of ethics.

• Confidentiality statements and the importance of confidentiality.

• Situations that might arise and options in how to respond.

• Shift arrangements, creating the shift plans and work reports.

• The role of the assistant work leader.

• Discussion

Goals of the course

• Participant gains understanding about the different roles of the work leader, assistant work leader and assistants.

• Participants gain insight into the importance of good communication and care in staff matters.

• Participants gain understanding of the NPA code of ethics 

• Participants gain base knowledge about NPA in practice.

• Participant gains knowledge about the main concepts and history of NPA.

Further info

Cost: Free for members of NPA miðstöðin and their assistants

For others: 5000kr., but 15.000kr for first aid course.

Accessibility: Fully accessible.

Catering: light refreshments will be provided during breaks.

English speaking: The course is in English.

*NPA miðstöðin reserves the right to cancel and/or combine seminars if minimum number of participants or due to other unforeseen circumstances.