CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

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 behaviours 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.