Whether you work (or aspire to work) in an aged-care or special needs facility or want to support a friend or family member through dementia, this course is an excellent resource.
Supporting People With Dementia is an online professional development program that will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to provide support to clients with dementia in a variety of settings including family homes, community day settings and residential care facilities.
This online dementia support course will teach you how to develop and implement support plans for clients with dementia. You will also learn how to understand the influence and purpose of behaviour, assess behaviours of concern, develop multi-element support and response plans and utilise appropriate strategies to reduce behaviours of concern.
On completion of this course, you will feel competent and confident to work in a support role caring for a dementia patient or loved one.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Provide support to people living with dementia
- Types of dementia
- Symptoms of dementia
- Curability of dementia
- Early indications
- Late stages of dementia
- Person-centred care
- Individualised plan
- Identify care needs
- Physical environment
- Identify physical and emotional abuse
- Communication strategies
- Safety and comfort of client
- Validation strategies
- Maintain dignity skills and health
- Maintain independence
- Personal hygiene
- Organise activities
- Support from family / carers
- Carer and home support services
- Behaviours of concern
- Triggers of behaviour
- Observation charts
- Minimise the impact of behaviours
- Incident reviews
- Record information
- Documentation policy
- Self-care strategies
- Stress levels
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 15 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $50.00. Printed materials are available for purchase at any time and not require to complete this course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development For:-
- Aged Care Workers
- Personal Care workers
- Enrolled Nurse
- Nurses Aid
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