Dementia Care
With the ever-increasing demand in caring for patients with
dementia, this course goes through understanding the types of dementia, general
brain function, looking out for warning signs and changes and how to support people living with dementia.
Some of the competencies achieved during class are:
- Understanding normal brain physiology and function
- Developing knowledge on the warning signs and early symptoms of dementia
- Gaining knowledge on how dementia affects thinking and behaviour including coping with behavioural changes in dementia including hoarding, repetitive behaviour and aggression
- Develop knowledge of the different types of dementia including rare inherited forms and genetics
- Developing an understanding of how to assist clients living with dementia with everyday activities
- Developing an understanding of the risk factors behind Dementia
- Understanding Palliative Care in Dementia
Length of course: 3 Hours
*Cost: $950
To book: Contact our Training Coordinator at admin@yourlearningportal.com.au to organise group based client specific classes
*2024 Fee schedule: This cost includes a face-to-face training session for up to 10
staff, held at either our City or Hills premises.
Includes practical and theory components onsite. For more information on the Fee Schedule, please contact the Training Coordinator