Dementia Care Training for Volunteers
This course is designed to provide easily accessible dementia care education for Volunteers who are supporting people living with dementia or experiencing memory and thinking problems.
Online course
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TierIntroductory
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Completion time4 hrs
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Course duration1 week
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Certificate of completion
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CostFree for Australian workers
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Course Overview
About this Course
This course is designed to provide easily accessible dementia care education for Volunteers who are supporting people living with dementia or experiencing memory and thinking problems. It aims to equip you as a Volunteer with the knowledge and confidence to support you in your role and recognises the significant contribution and importance of Volunteers, especially in aged care facilities. Whilst the content refers to residential aged care, the principles and role of the Volunteers apply to all care settings.Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, staff should be able to:
- Gain an understanding of common memory and thinking problems (dementia and delirium) and their impact on the person.
- Learn effective communication strategies and the importance of person centred care.
- Identify appropriate individualised activities and approaches to engagement.
- Understand reasons for changes in behaviour and identify effective responses.
- Learn safe practical strategies when walking with or assisting residents with their eating and drinking.
Course Details
Acknowledgements
- Catherine Bateman, Clinical Nurse Consultant, ANU
- Katrina Anderson, Associate Professor, ANU
- Annaliese Blair, Clinical Research Officer, ANU
- Gabrielle Morrice, Volunteer, IRT
- Renee Davis, Speech Pathologist, WA
- Ellie Newman, Dementia Training Australia, UWA
- San San Tan, Dementia Training Australia, UWA
- The NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation – Volunteer Dementia and Delirium Care Implementation and Training Resource
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Benefits of learning with DTA
- Increase your knowledge of dementia
- Ongoing access to review course content
- Real life examples to help you put knowledge into practice
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Version history
- Published: 11 Dec 2023
- Updated: 06 Nov 2024
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