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Supporting People With Dementia

This online dementia 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.
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Delivery Method
100% Online
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Study Hours
15 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

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 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.

Printed learning materials are available for purchase for this course and can be ordered during enrolment.  

Course Structure
Unit - 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
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Estimated Duration
15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Professional Development For:-

  • Aged Care Workers
  • Personal Care workers
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Nurses Aid
AOC is very easy to follow. Knowing the support is available if I need it is there.
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Daniela
Swan Hill, VIC
Supporting People With Dementia
September 2024
Very interesting and full of so much insight to this disease and others. Highly recommended !
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S. Harris
Yalyalup, WA
Supporting People With Dementia
September 2022
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Supporting People With Dementia
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What sets us apart is that we genuinely care about your career development. That’s why flexible study schedules, competitive pricing and exceptional customer and student support are at the heart of what we do. Our comprehensive courses, developed in consultation with industry employers, provide the skills and knowledge necessary for success in your current role or to pursue new opportunities.

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Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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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;
  • All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
  • Unlimited tutor support via email;
  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
  • Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your 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.

This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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