CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
Dementia Essentials
Dementia Essentials, Richmond Hill, QLD – 11 May 2021
08:45 am to 04:00 pm
11th May to 13th May, 2021
Novice
Eventide Aged Care Facility
54-78 Dalrymple Rd, Richmond Hill QLD 4820, Australia
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
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The nature of dementia and its impacts
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Identifying unmet needs
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Understanding changed behaviours and developing effective responses
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Activities to promote well-being; and
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Community support and services available
Assessment
Assessment comprises an “open book” in-class written assessment followed by a workplace supervisor observation checklist. The observation checklist 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.