CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
Dementia Essentials
This course explores strategies to assist with good communication, planning, developing appropriate activities and understanding changed behaviour in people living with dementia.
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Nationally-accredited training – RTO Code: 2512
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Certificate of Attainment
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Fully subsided for learners
Suitable for:
Australians working in aged care, health care and community services
Course location:
Available in a number of modalities:
- Online and virtual classroom environment
- Held in all Australian states and territories
Course Duration:
18 hours
Learning Outcomes
This course is suitable for people working in aged care, health care and community services. Participants will gain an understanding of:-
Person-centred care and effective communication
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The nature of dementia and its impacts
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Identifying unmet needs
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Understanding changed behaviours and developing effective responses
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Activities to promote well-being; and
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Community support and services available
Assessment
Assessment comprises of questions, portfolio tasks and is followed by a workplace assessment with supervisor observations. The workplace assessment provides evidence towards the participant demonstrating their learning in their practice, supporting 2 people living with dementia. Workplace observation sign off will be the responsibility of the participant’s supervisor.Qualification / Accreditation
Dementia Essentials is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) level qualification. It refers to the unit of competency named CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia. While it is a stand alone course, Dementia Essentials sits within the broader training programs covered by Certificate III Individualised Support/Ageing and Certificate IV Aged Care.Certificate / Statement of Attainment
Statement of Attainment will be issued by Dementia Australia VIC Inc. RTO CODE:2512. Please contact Dementia Australia with Certificate enquiries.Upcoming Dementia Essentials courses

January 2021 – Darwin, NT
20th Jan to 3rd Feb, 2021
Dementia Australia Training Room, Terminal One Building
7/396 Stuart Hwy, Winnellie NT 0820, Australia map
RegistrationFebruary 2021 – Newcastle, NSW
2nd Feb to 16th Feb, 2021
Dementia Australia
2 Percy St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia map
RegistrationVirtual Classroom (Online) – starting 10 Feb, 2021
10th Feb to 24th Mar, 2021
February 2021 – Tamworth – NSW
12th Feb to 26th Feb, 2021
Britten Room, Tamworth Community Centre
3A Darling St, Tamworth NSW 2340, Australia map
RegistrationVirtual Classroom (Online) – starting 23 February, 2021
23rd Feb to 6th Apr, 2021
Virtual Classroom (Online) – starting 31 March, 2021
31st Mar to 12th May, 2021
Virtual Classroom (Online) – starting 15 April, 2021
15th Apr to 27th May, 2021
Virtual Classroom (Online) – starting 30 April, 2021
30th Apr to 11th Jun, 2021
Virtual Classroom (Online) – starting 6 May, 2021
6th May to 17th Jun, 2021
Virtual Classroom (Online) – starting 25 May, 2021
25th May to 6th Jul, 2021
Virtual Classroom (Online) – starting 2 June, 2021
2nd Jun to 14th Jul, 2021
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