CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
Dementia Essentials
National
15th Jan to 26th Feb, 2024
Novice
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.