PDC20078 - Dementia - An Introduction to Dementia

Version Effective: 7th of August, 2017

Course Details

Course Summary

Dementia is the term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses that cause a progressive decline in a person’s functioning. It is a broad term used to describe a loss of memory, intellect, rationality and social skills. It is estimated that there are more than 413,000 people in Australia with dementia. This online Short Course identifies the common types of dementia and outlines models of dementia that can be used in any clinical or community setting.

The fee for this short course will be $45.00.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work in the healthcare profession.

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Health
Skill Area
  • Health

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This course provides Professional Development for health professionals or members of the community who have a personal interest in Dementia.

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded 2 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and a CQUniversity Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures
Standard Course Structure

2 hours
  • Online


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Discriminate between dementia and what is not dementia
  2. Identify the different types of dementia
  3. Explore the models of dementia
  4. Assist with positive planning of an individual with dementia in your workplace.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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