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Dementia Discovery
Develop your knowledge about specific types of dementia and potential underlying changes in the brain.
Suitable for people working in:
All care settings
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TierIntroductory
Levels of Learning
Tier 1: Introductory
Tier 2: Foundational
Tier 3: Enhanced Practice
Tier 4: Advanced Practice
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Completion time3 hrs
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Course duration3 weeks
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Certificate of completion
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CostFree for Australian workers
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Course Overview
About this Course
Dementia Discovery is designed to help those new to the workforce, who may have limited knowledge about dementia. It aims to increase knowledge about dementia with tips on 'where to next’ for training and resources.Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, staff should be able to:
- Answer the question “What is dementia?”
- Describe some basics for how the brain works.
- Appreciate how dementia may affect day-to-day functions.
- Identify regions of the brain affected by dementia.
- Identify common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and Dementia with Lewy Bodies that may affect day-to-day functions.
- Recognise the experiences of living with dementia, from the point of view of the person living with the condition.
- Define ‘person-centred’ support and care.
- Describe how a diagnosis of dementia may affect a person’s ability to communicate.
- Describe the MESSAGE set of 7 communication strategies as one approach to supporting a person with dementia.
Modules
Using video and animation, this DTA micro-course gives an introduction to the brain, as a foundation for understanding causes of...
This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to Alzheimer's disease.
This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to vascular dementia.
This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to frontotemporal dementia
This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to Dementia with Lewy Bodies.
Module 6
Dementia Discovery: Empathy Matters
What is it like to see the world through the eyes of person with dementia? Using video and animation, this...
This brief module focuses on dementia related changes and principles to bear in mind for communicating with respect and dignity.
Course Details
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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
- Learn anytime, anywhere
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Version history
- Published: 09 Apr 2020
- Updated: 05 May 2025

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