Length of Course: 5hrs
Prerequisites: None
Cost: $135 per course, per person (group and offsite bookings please enquire here)
Course Introduction
The Dementia and Elder Abuse Care Training Course provides essential knowledge for aged care, disability, and home care workers supporting people living with dementia. It is also valuable for family members caring for a loved one with dementia who want to better understand the condition and provide safe, supportive care at home.
This course covers understanding dementia, the different types of dementia, and the common signs and symptoms that affect memory, behaviour, and daily functioning. Participants will also learn about dementia risk reduction and practical strategies for support workers managing and supporting clients living with dementia using a person-centred approach.
The training also addresses the important issue of elder abuse, helping participants learn how to identify potential signs of abuse and understand the appropriate steps for reporting concerns to protect vulnerable older people.
By completing this course, participants will gain practical knowledge and confidence to support people living with dementia while helping ensure their safety, dignity, and wellbeing.
Dementia & Elder Abuse Care Training – Key Competences Covered
- Understanding Dementia
- Types of Dementia
- Signs and Symptoms of Dementia
- Dementia risk reduction
- Managing Dementia clients as a support worker
- Identifying Elder Abuse
- Reporting Elder Abuse
Dementia Training Course Certification
A certificate of achievement is issued on completion of the course.