Managing Dementia in General Practice
40 mins
1 week
Cost free
Certificate of Completion
Use the stages and domains as a structure for managing dementia.
This module has prerequisite requirements
Suitable for people working in:
Primary Care
This module is part of the course:
Dementia in general practice
Managing Dementia in General Practice
Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module you should be able to:
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Discuss modifiable risk factors that influence dementia
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Use the stages and domains as a structure for managing dementia
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Explain the impact of dementia on the carer
Continuing Professional Education
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.
Getting Started
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Prerequisites
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Margaret Winbolt
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