Dementia Essentials
This course offers skills and strategies to help with communication, planning, developing activities and understanding changed behaviour in people living with dementia.
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LevelIntroductory
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Course Duration24 hours total
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Course modalities- Online and blended learning environments
- Face to face in all Australian states and territories -
Continuing Professional Development16 hours CPD
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Certificate of completion
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Please note: This unit of competency has been superseded by CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia. If you already hold the CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia unit, you will not be awarded with a statement of attainment again. If you are unsure if you already hold this unit, you can check by visiting www.usi.gov.au
Course Overview
This course is highly structured, combining theory and practical components for an engaging learning experience. Participants receive ongoing support from experienced facilitators throughout the program.
Eligibility
Eligible participants must be working with people living with dementia in a professional capacity.
Learning Outcomes
- Person-centred care
- The nature of dementia
- Effective communication
- Impact of dementia
- Activities for engagement
- Identifying elder abuse and restrictive practices
- Understanding changed behaviour and developing effective responses
- Creating supportive environments
Assessment
As this is a nationally recognised course, participants will need to complete questions, practical tasks and a third-party checklist successfully to obtain the Statement of Attainment.
Qualification / Accreditation
Dementia Essentials is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) level qualification. It refers to the unit of competency named CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia. While it is a stand alone course, Dementia Essentials sits within the broader training programs covered by Certificate III Individualised Support/Ageing and Certificate IV Aged Care.
Certificate / Statement of Attainment
Statement of Attainment will be issued by Dementia Australia VIC Inc. RTO CODE:2512. Please contact Dementia Australia with Certificate enquiries.
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