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Module 2

Dementia in general practice

Diagnosing Dementia in General Practice

40 mins

Enhanced

This module explores the early warning signs of dementia and a framework for making a diagnosis of dementia.

Module 1

Dementia in general practice

Recognising Dementia in General Practice

40 mins

Enhanced

In this module strategies to recognise and manage dementia in General Practice will be examined.

Module 6

Recognising, diagnosing and managing dementia in general practice

4 hrs

Expert

Explore the most up to date advice on dementia in the General Practice setting. Various health professionals share their knowledge, experience and insights in dementia research, education and care.

Module 7

Dementia discovery

Dementia Discovery: Communication Matters

1 hr

Novice

This brief module focuses on dementia related changes and principles to bear in mind for communicating with respect and dignity.

Module 6

Dementia discovery

Dementia Discovery: Empathy Matters

30 mins

Novice

What is it like to see the world through the eyes of person with dementia? Using video and animation, this DTA micro-course gives an introduction to the concepts of empathy...

Module 5

Dementia discovery

Dementia Discovery: Dementia with Lewy Bodies

15 mins

Novice

This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to Dementia with Lewy Bodies.

Module 4

Dementia discovery

Dementia Discovery: Frontotemporal dementia

15 mins

Novice

This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to frontotemporal dementia

Module 3

Dementia discovery

Dementia Discovery: Vascular dementia

15 mins

Novice

This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to vascular dementia.

Module 2

Dementia discovery

Dementia Discovery: Alzheimer’s disease

15 mins

Novice

This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to Alzheimer's disease.

Supporting Aged Care Quality Standard: 1 3

Module 1

Dementia Discovery

3 hrs

Novice

Develop your knowledge about specific types of dementia and potential underlying changes in the brain.

Module 1

Dementia discovery

Dementia Discovery: Understanding the brain and dementia

30 mins

Novice

Using video and animation, this DTA micro-course gives an introduction to the brain, as a foundation for understanding causes of dementia.

Module 1

Salutogenic Person-Centred Care

10 mins

Novice

This short module explores a salutogenic person-centred approach to dementia care.

Module 11

Community care and dementia

3 hrs

Novice

Explore ways care workers can support people living at home with dementia.

Supporting Aged Care Quality Standard: 1 3

A practical approach to managing dementia in general practice

Module 3

Demystifying Dementia

A practical approach to managing dementia in general practice

1 hr 30 mins

Novice

This module discusses the dementia trajectory and provides management strategies for the different stages of the disease. Templates for GP management plans for the different stages are provided

A practical approach to diagnosing dementia in general practice

Module 2

Demystifying Dementia

A practical approach to diagnosing dementia in general practice

1 hr

Novice

This module presents an overview of dementia and describes a practical approach to support GPs in diagnosing dementia

Module 8

Demystifying dementia

3 hrs

Expert

A practical and step-wise approach to improving your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising, diagnosing and managing dementia in the general practice setting.

Module 7

The view from here: Skills in aged and community dementia care

2 hrs

Novice

Understand the care experience from the viewpoint of the person living with dementia. Please note this course is currently under review. If you experience any issues, please contact us.

Supporting Aged Care Quality Standard: 1 2 3

Module 6

The pain puzzle: Recognition, assessment and treatment of pain in people living with dementia

2 hrs

Enhanced

Increase your understanding of pain assessment and management for people with dementia living in a residential environment.

Supporting Aged Care Quality Standard: 1 3

Module 5

Minimising use of antipsychotic medications for responsive behaviour

1 hr

Expert

Learn how to create an evidence-based plan to support the optimisation of antipsychotic medication management for responsive behaviours, in your workplace.

Supporting Aged Care Quality Standard: 1

Module 4

Caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people with dementia

3 hrs

Novice

Become culturally competent in caring for LGBTI people with dementia.

Supporting Aged Care Quality Standard: 1 3

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