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Dementia Essentials: CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia

For individuals
Course type
Accredited training, Foundation training, Funded training
Delivery mode
Face-to-face, Online
Location
All states and territories
Duration
Face-to-face: 3 days. Online: 7 weeks. See below.
Cost
Fully funded: free
An older woman sits at a desk with art supplies, surrounded by drawings stuck on the wall, as another woman sits by her and smiles.

Build your team’s expertise or upskill yourself with this fully funded, nationally recognised unit of competency. This dementia training course offers skills and strategies to help with communication, planning, developing activities and understanding changed behaviour in people living with dementia.

Course details

Engaging learning experience

This highly structured, nationally recognised course combines theory and practical components for an engaging learning experience. Participants complete questions, case studies and an evidence portfolio to obtain their Statement of Attainment and 20 CPD points.

Participants receive ongoing support from experienced facilitators throughout the program.

An older woman sits at a table with a plate of food and a drink, while a younger woman squats by her and smiles.

Face-to-face or online

Choose a mode of learning that works for your needs.

The face-to-face program helps participants connect with peers and share experiences. The fully online course lets participants complete the modules when it’s convenient.

Learning objectives

You will learn about:

  • Person-centred care
  • The nature and progression of dementia
  • Effective communication
  • Impact of dementia on people living with dementia and their families
  • Activities for engagement
  • Effective use of Assistive Technologies
  • Legal and ethical considerations
  • Identifying elder abuse and restrictive practices
  • Understanding changed behaviour and developing effective responses
  • Creating supportive environments
Dementia Essentials – Foundational dementia education for care workers

How to apply

For more information, contact the Centre for Dementia Learning on 1300 336 368. Terms and conditions apply for online courses. RTO Provider number 2512.

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Last updated
12 December 2024