Dementia Care Essentials - Level 4

In collaboration with Alzheimer’s Tasmania, the Skills Institute is providing dementia specific training for people currently employed within the aged care sector in Tasmania. This training will be provided state-wide including remote areas during early 2013.

This course is designed to enhance existing skills and knowledge and is most suited to case managers, coordinators or experienced dementia unit workers, who have already attained the unit 'Provide Support to people living with dementia' CHCAC319A.

Participants will learn:

The knowledge and skills required to provide support to clients with dementia
Legislation to include mandatory reporting of suspected abuse
To assist in a variety of settings to include family homes, community day settings and residential care
To develop and implement support plans
On successful completion the units to receive credit toward Certificate IV in Aged Care (CHC40108)

For bookings and further information call 1300 362 175
Outcome:	Statement of Attendance, or if assessment completed a Statement of Attainment in ‘Facilitate support responsive to the nature of dementia’ (CHCAC416A).
Prerequisites:	Participants will need to be currently employed in the aged care sector and have a nominated supervisor who can complete a workplace observation as part of the assessment.
Location:	At the Alanvale training facility and on the North-west coast if there is sufficient interest.
Cost:	There is no cost to attend this training as it is fully funded by the Department of Health & Ageing.
Duration:	One day.
Dates and times:	ALANVALE: Tuesday 9am - 4.30pm; 19 March 2013.

Please note: If you are an employer, this course may also be delivered at your workplace at a time that is suitable to you and your staff. Please contact us on 1300 362 175 for further information.

Printed on 5th May, 2013. Prices and course information are correct at the time of printing. Please confirm when making your enrolment inquiry.