In this module strategies to recognise and manage dementia in General Practice will be examined.
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Recognising, Diagnosing and Managing Dementia in General Practice
Explore the most up to date advice on dementia in the General Practice setting. Various health professionals share their knowledge, experience and insights in dementia research, education and care.
Suitable for people working in:
Primary Care
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Online course
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TierFoundational
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Completion time4 hrs
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Course duration4 weeks
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Certificate of completion
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CostFree for Australian workers
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Course Overview
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, staff should be able to:
- Argue that dementia is a significant 21st century health issue.
- Identify the types of dementia commonly seen in General Practice.
- Prioritise the importance of a timely dementia diagnosis in primary care.
- Recognise the barriers to the diagnosis of Dementia in General practice.
- Identify the medical and social impact of dementia on the individual, family and broader community.
Modules
This module explores the early warning signs of dementia and a framework for making a diagnosis of dementia.
Module 3
How Does Dementia Progress?
This module explores the presentation of dementia and its impact on the individual.
Use the stages and domains as a structure for managing dementia as a GP.
Course Details
Continuing Professional Development
Completion of this course provides 4 hours of continuing professional development. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion.
Acknowledgements
This eLearning course was developed for DTA by the team led by the University of Tasmania.
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Professor Andrew Robinson
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Professor Dimity Pond
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Dr Marita Long
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Dr Hilton Koppe
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Dr Margaret Winbolt
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Helen Douglas
The contributions of various General Practitioners, a neuroscientist, a psychiatric geriatrician, nursing professional and carers who have shared their knowledge, experience and insights in dementia research, education and care are acknowledged and appreciated.
Dementia Training Australia is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Dementia and Aged Care Services Fund.
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- 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: 08 May 2020
- Updated: 06 Nov 2024
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