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
  • Face to face in all Australian states and territories
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Course Duration:

18 hours

More about this course:
Dementia Essentials is suitable for people working in aged care, health care and community services. It is delivered throughout Australia by Dementia Australia in an online virtual classroom and face to face environment. Eligible participants must be working with people living with dementia to attend.
For enquiries or general information about this course call 1300 DEMENTIA (1300 336 368) or email cdl@dementia.org.au
Learning Outcomes
Participants will gain an understanding of:
  • Person-centred care
  • The nature of dementia
  • Effective Communication
  • Impact of Dementia
  • Activities for Engagement
  • Identifying elder abuse and restrictive practices
  • Understanding changed behaviours and developing effective responses
  • Community supportive enviuronments
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.

Dementia Essentials

Upcoming Dementia Essentials courses

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Online Virtual Classroom

Dementia Essentials, Virtual Classroom – 29 September, 2021 (Full)

29 Sep to 10 Nov, 21
5 Sessions
18 hrs
Online - Available Nationally
9:30am to 11:30am (AEST)
Session 1 :
29 Sep, 21 - Orientation (1 hr)
Session 2 :
20 Oct, 21 - Module 3
Session 3 :
27 Oct, 21 - Module 4
Session 4 :
3 Nov, 21 - Module 5
Session 5 :
10 Nov, 21 - Module 6
There are no more spaces available in this course.
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Face to Face

Dementia Essentials, Hamilton, NSW – 6 October 2021

6 Oct to 20 Oct, 21
3 Sessions
18 hrs
Dementia Australia, Hamilton
3 Percy St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia

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9:00am to 3:30pm
Session 1 :
6 Oct, 21
Session 2 :
13 Oct, 21
Session 3 :
20 Oct, 21
Held on Wednesdays, 3 days over 3 weeks
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Face to Face

Dementia Essentials, Slacks Creek, QLD – 6 October 2021

6 Oct to 20 Oct, 21
3 Sessions
18 hrs
Kingston East Neighbourhood Centre
177 Meakin Rd, Kingston QLD 4114, Australia

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9:00am to 3:30pm (AEST)
Session 1 :
6 Oct, 21
Session 2 :
13 Oct, 21
Session 3 :
20 Oct, 21
Held on 3 consecutives Wednesdays
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Face to Face

Dementia Essentials, Parkville, VIC – 12 October 2021

12 Oct to 26 Oct, 21
3 Sessions
18 hrs
Dementia Australia (Parkville Office)
155 Oak St, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

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9:00am to 3:30pm
Session 1 :
12 Oct, 21
Session 2 :
19 Oct, 21
Session 3 :
26 Oct, 21
Held on Tuesdays
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Face to Face

Dementia Essentials, Hughenden, QLD – 12 October 2021

12 Oct to 14 Oct, 21
3 Sessions
18 hrs
Diggers Entertainment Centre
21 Brodie St, Hughenden QLD 4821, Australia

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9:00am to 3:30pm
Session 1 :
12 Oct, 21
Session 2 :
13 Oct, 21
Session 3 :
14 Oct, 21
Held over 3 consecutive days
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Online Virtual Classroom

Dementia Essentials, Virtual Classroom – 18 October, 2021 (Full)

18 Oct to 29 Nov, 21
5 Sessions
18 hrs
Online - Available Nationally
6:00pm to 8:00pm (AEDT)
Session 1 :
18 Oct, 21 - Orientation (1 hr)
Session 2 :
8 Nov, 21 - Module 3
Session 3 :
15 Nov, 21 - Module 4
Session 4 :
22 Nov, 21 - Module 5
Session 5 :
29 Nov, 21 - Module 6
There are no more spaces available in this listing
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Face to Face

Dementia Essentials, Tumbi Umbi, NSW – 26 October 2021

26 Oct to 9 Nov, 21
3 Sessions
18 hrs
Mingara Recreation Club
12 Mingara Dr, Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261, Australia

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9:00pm to 3:30pm
Session 1 :
26 Oct, 21
Session 2 :
2 Nov, 21
Session 3 :
9 Nov, 21
Held on Tuesdays
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Face to Face

Dementia Essentials, Proserpine, QLD – 26 October 2021

26 Oct to 28 Oct, 21
3 Sessions
18 hrs
Proserpine Nursing Home
42 Anzac Rd, Proserpine QLD 4800, Australia

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9:00am to 3:30pm (AEST)
Session 1 :
26 Oct, 21
Session 2 :
27 Oct, 21
Session 3 :
28 Oct, 21
Held on 3 consecutive days
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Online Virtual Classroom

Dementia Essentials, Virtual Classroom – 28 October, 2021 (Full)

28 Oct to 9 Dec, 21
5 Sessions
18 hrs
Online - Available Nationally
3:00pm to 5:00pm (AEST)
Session 1 :
28 Oct, 21 - Orientation (1 hr)
Session 2 :
18 Nov, 21 - Module 3
Session 3 :
25 Nov, 21 - Module 4
Session 4 :
2 Dec, 21 - Module 5
Session 5 :
9 Dec, 21 - Module 6
There are no more spaces available in this listing
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Online Virtual Classroom

Dementia Essentials, Virtual Classroom – 1 November, 2021

1 Nov to 13 Dec, 21
5 Sessions
18 hrs
Online - Available Nationally
10:00am to 12:00pm (AEST)
Session 1 :
1 Nov, 21 - Orientation (1 hr)
Session 2 :
22 Nov, 21 - Module 3
Session 3 :
29 Nov, 21 - Module 4
Session 4 :
6 Dec, 21 - Module 5
Session 5 :
13 Dec, 21 - Module 6
Held on Mondays
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Face to Face

Dementia Essentials, Watsonia, VIC – 3 November 2021

3 Nov to 17 Nov, 21
3 Sessions
18 hrs
Watsonia RSL
6 Morwell Ave, Watsonia VIC 3087, Australia

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9:00am to 3:30pm
Session 1 :
3 Nov, 21
Session 2 :
10 Nov, 21
Session 3 :
17 Nov, 21
Held on Wednesdays
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Face to Face

Dementia Essentials, Annandale/Townsville, QLD – 9 November 2021

9 Nov to 11 Nov, 21
3 Sessions
18 hrs
The Good Shepherd Home Townsville
Good Shepherd Nursing Home, 565 University Rd, Annandale QLD 4814, Australia

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9:00am to 3:30pm (AEST)
Session 1 :
9 Nov, 21
Session 2 :
10 Nov, 21
Session 3 :
11 Nov, 21
Held on 3 consecutive days
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Face to Face

Dementia Essentials, Robina/Gold Coast, QLD – 10 November 2021

10 Nov to 24 Nov, 21
3 Sessions
18 hrs
Online - Available Nationally
9:00am to 3:30pm
Session 1 :
10 Nov, 21
Session 2 :
17 Nov, 21
Session 3 :
24 Nov, 21
Held on 3 consecutive Wednesdays
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