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3 hours
3 weeks
Cost free
Certificate of Completion
Suitable for people working in:
Respite Care , Mixed , Community Care , Residential Care
About this course
In this course, you will complete the following modules:
MODULE 1
Dementia Discovery: Understanding the brain and dementia
Using video and animation, this DTA micro-course gives an introduction to the brain, as a foundation for understanding causes of...
MODULE 2
Dementia Discovery: Alzheimer’s disease
This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to Alzheimer's disease.
MODULE 3
Dementia Discovery: Vascular dementia
This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to vascular dementia.
MODULE 4
Dementia Discovery: Frontotemporal dementia
This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to frontotemporal dementia
MODULE 5
Dementia Discovery: Dementia with Lewy Bodies
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...
MODULE 7
Dementia Discovery: Communication Matters
This brief module focuses on dementia related changes and principles to bear in mind for communicating with respect and dignity.
Learning with DTA
Online courses contain modules that have been grouped together based on their topic area. Each module within a course must be completed, and in the defined order.
Modules can be completed individually, and in any order. You may choose to complete any module, based on your areas of interest.
Prerequisites
Some modules may have prerequisites. If a module has a prerequisite you’ll need to complete that first to ensure you have the essential prior knowledge required. Modules with a prerequisite will be clearly marked.
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