Dementia Matters for GP Nurses

Nurses are uniquely placed to notice changes that may indicate dementia. In this e-learning you will gain insights to empower you to act early and make a difference for patients presenting for care.

Suitable for people working in:
Primary Care

Online Course

  • Tier
    Foundational
  • Completion time
    1 hr 30 mins
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cost
    Free for Australian workers

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Course Overview

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe the importance of understanding dementia.
  • Describe and identify types of dementia and its common signs and symptoms.
  • Describe the role of the general practice nurse in recognising and assessing cognitive and functional change in a patient.
  • Describe the role of the general practice nurse in risk reduction and brain health promotion.
  • Describe the role of the general practice nurse in the provision of support and strategies for the patient and their carers.

Course Details

Continuing Professional Development

Completion of this course provides 1 hour 30 minutes of continuing professional development. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion.

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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: 13 Nov 2025
  • Updated: 10 Nov 2025
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