Dementia is a condition health professionals will encounter in a range of care settings. This 3-part online course is designed to provide you with an introduction to dementia, diagnosis, treatment and support strategies for both the person living with dementia and their carer.

This course can be found under or courses.

Course completion

This course can be completed at your own pace, it takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

Course availability

Online

Course suitability

Suitable for staff providing support to people living with dementia

Course price

Free

You will gain knowledge in:

  • early signs and features of common types of dementia,
  • diagnosis and treatment,
  • effective communication, support strategies and services.

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To operate Ted on your computer you will need:

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Chrome browser

To run Talk with Ted, we recommend that you open this experience in Google Chrome

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A recent model computer or laptop

Talk with Ted uses the latest technology. For the best experience, use a computer that is less than 5 years old.

If you are unsure, please contact cdl@dementia.org.au before purchasing.

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A microphone

To talk with Ted, your computer or laptop will need a microphone.

If you don’t know if you have a microphone, learn how to check and test.

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