CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

Dementia Essentials

This course explores strategies to assist with good communication, planning, developing appropriate activities and understanding changed behaviour in people living with dementia.

  • Nationally-accredited training – RTO Code: 2512
  • Certificate of Attainment
  • Fully subsided for learners

Suitable for:

Australians working in aged care, health care and community services

Course location:

Available in a number of modalities:

  • Online and virtual classroom environment
  • Held in all Australian states and territories
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Course Duration:

18 hours

Learning Outcomes
This course is suitable for people working in aged care, health care and community services. Participants will gain an understanding of:
  • Person-centred care and effective communication
  • The nature of dementia and its impacts
  • Identifying unmet needs
  • Understanding changed behaviours and developing effective responses
  • Activities to promote well-being; and
  • Community support and services available
Assessment
Assessment comprises of questions, portfolio tasks and is followed by a workplace assessment with supervisor observations. The workplace assessment provides evidence towards the participant demonstrating their learning in their practice, supporting 2 people living with dementia. Workplace observation sign off will be the responsibility of the participant’s supervisor.
You MUST be able to undertake a workplace assessment under supervision, interacting with people with dementia in order to complete the course. The completed competency can be credited towards further study in aged care.
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.

This DTA course is delivered across Australia by consortium member, Dementia Australia.

It really opens their minds to the possibilities that are available to residents and staff. "

AC

Anita Carter

Facility Manager

There have been 'AHA moments' and as more team members progress through the course, the change in practice is becoming more evident. "

DG

Debbie Gervasoni

Campus Manager

To see staff reenergized to review and improve how they care for this complex and vulnerable group of residents is priceless. "

JW

Jane Wilding

Clinical Nurse Educator

Even staff that have worked in Residential Aged Care have stated that they have learnt and can apply new learning undertaking this course. "

JS

Jennifer Stott

Staff Development Officer

Dementia Essentials

Upcoming Dementia Essentials courses

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Online + Virtual Classroom (Australia-wide) – Starting 28 October, 2020

28th Oct to 9th Dec, 2020

09:00 am to 11:00 am
Novice

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Supporting Aged Care Quality Standard: 7

Online + Virtual Classroom (Australia-wide) – Starting 3 November, 2020

3rd Nov to 8th Dec, 2020

09:00 am to 11:00 am

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February 2021 – Tamworth – NSW

12th Feb to 26th Feb, 2021

09:00 am to 03:30 pm
Novice

Britten Room, Tamworth Community Centre

3A Darling St, Tamworth NSW 2340, Australia map

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Supporting Aged Care Quality Standard: 7

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