Managing Dementia in General Practice
Use the stages and domains as a structure for managing dementia as a GP.
Online module
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TierFoundational
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Module 4
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Completion time40 mins
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Module duration1 week
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Certificate of completion
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CostFree 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:
- Discuss modifiable risk factors that influence dementia.
- Use the stages and domains as a structure for managing dementia.
- Explain the impact of dementia on the carer.
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:
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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
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Version history
- Published: 08 May 2020
- Updated: 06 Nov 2024
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