How Does Dementia Progress?

This module explores the presentation of dementia and its impact on the individual.

This module is part of the course(s):
Suitable for people working in:
Primary Care
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Online module

  • Tier
    Foundational
  • Module 3
  • Completion time
    40 mins
  • Module duration
    1 week
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cost
    Free for Australian workers
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Module Overview

Prerequisites

Before undertaking this module you will need to complete the following:

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, staff should be able to:

  • Classify the presentation of dementia into three stages.
  • Describe the 5 domains of dementia and how they impact on the individual at each stage.

Module Details

Continuing Professional Development

A completion certificate for CPD credit is awarded upon successful completion of this module.

Acknowledgements

This eLearning course was developed for DTA by the team led by the University of Tasmania.

Specific credits:

  • Professor Andrew Robinson
  • Professor Dimity Pond
  • Dr Marita Long
  • Dr Hilton Koppe
  • Dr Margaret Winbolt
  • 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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Version history

  • Published: 08 May 2020
  • Updated: 28 Nov 2024
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