Online dementia course
Recognising, diagnosing and managing dementia in general practice
4 hrs
4 weeks
Cost free
Certificate of Completion
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.
Suitable for people working in:
Primary Care
In this course, you will complete the following modules:
Module 1
Recognising Dementia in General Practice
In this module strategies to recognise and manage dementia in General Practice will be examined.
Module 2
Diagnosing Dementia in General Practice
This module explores the early warning signs of dementia and a framework for making a diagnosis of dementia.
Module 3
This module explores the presentation of dementia and its impact on the individual.
Module 4
Managing Dementia in General Practice
Use the stages and domains as a structure for managing dementia.
Getting started
After enrolment, your course will appear in your Dashboard under My Enrolments. You will also receive an email with instructions to get started.
Learning with DTA
Online courses contain modules that have been grouped together based on their topic area. Each module within a course must be completed and in the defined order.
Modules can be completed individually and in any order. You may choose to complete any module, based on your areas of interest.
Some modules may have prerequisites. If a module has a prerequisite you’ll need to complete that first to ensure you have the essential prior knowledge required. Modules with a prerequisite will be clearly marked.
A Certificate of completion is awarded on successful completion of a DTA course or module. You may use this certificate toward your Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Access your Certificates in your Dashboard.
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Version history
| Published: | 08 May 2020 |
| Updated: | 17 Aug 2020 |
Course Coordinator
Margaret Winbolt
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