Online course
A practical and step-wise approach to improving your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising, diagnosing and managing dementia in the general practice setting.General Practitioner Dementia Education and Resources
By GPs, for GPs.
Your role is crucial in the care of people living with dementia.
We aim to transform the knowledge and skills of GPs and Practice Nurses involved in diagnosing and supporting people living with dementia and their carers. The resources on this page are current, practical and support you in recognising, managing and diagnosing dementia in general practice.
Earn CPD points and enhance your clinical expertise by exploring our resources below.
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GP Podcast
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e-Learning Courses
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Online course
This course will explore the role that benzodiazepines and other sedatives play in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a changed behaviour. The course will highlight the risks associated with using benzodiazepines and other sedatives, discuss the situations when benzodiazepines and other sedatives may be helpful in supporting a person with dementia and, discuss the prescribing guidelines and durations of therapy in these circumstances.Online course
Become culturally competent in caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/gender diverse and intersex (LGBTI) people with dementia.
Other Resources
Clinical Resource – Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Best practice guide to cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
This resource relates to the Let’s CHAT (Community Health Approaches To) Dementia Webinar Series.
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Dementia Support Australia – GP Advice Service
An RACGP approved clinical resource to guide best practice for Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
The resource includes key cultural principles, detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia including end of life and carer health and wellbeing.
Access ResourceWe welcome your input on future courses and resources for GPs
Dementia Training Australia is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Dementia Training Program
