Dementia care is an advanced skill set that is needed to best support the needs of your residents and clients.
These units provide the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate support to people with dementia.
Duration of course
3-months
Delivery method
Hybrid delivery: virtual, face to face, online and self-paced program
Entry requirements
None
Work placement
None
Nationally recognised
Funding may be available
This course offers skills and strategies to help with communication, planning, developing activities and understanding changed behaviour in people living with dementia in both a home and care setting.
During this course you will learn to;
On the completion of this course, you will gain:
Being able to communicate and effectively support the individual needs of a person with dementia is fundamental to being successful in this challenging space. This unit of competency is essential to achieving the desired outcome.
You will be assessed a number of ways. These methods may include:
All students have the opportunity to apply for recognition of prior learning. Please see the IRT Academy Student Handbook located on our resources page for more information on how to apply.
Have more questions about IRT Academy or need help to know whether a CHCAGE005 Provide Support to People Living with Dementia course is right for you?
We’ve compiled a few of our most frequently asked questions to help you understand everything you need to know.
Making a difference in someone’s day is just the beginning
“I’ve always wanted to make a difference in someone’s day, and I now achieve this daily. The satisfaction you get knowing you help the most vulnerable – that’s priceless”
Debrah
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
“I love being able to do something for them, have a conversation, bring a smile to their face and a little bit of joy to their day – they have such good stories to
tell”
Ian
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
“I like spending time with the residents, getting a smile on their faces and knowing they’re happy with what i’ve done for them. That’s the most rewarding for me”
Vanessa
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Whether it’s starting a new career, upskilling your current job or educating your team, IRT Academy can help.
We have been a registered training organisation delivering accredited and non-accredited aged care courses for over 25 years.
We offer guaranteed and arranged work placement in of our IRT Aged Care Centres in order for you to complete your required hours of placement.
Our expert educators have extensive experience working in the industry and training aged and home care staff.
Streamline your learning to employment opportunities by learning with a provider who is also an employer.
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