Foundation learning
The Centre for Dementia Learning provides evidence-based professional development to improve the practices of healthcare workers. The professional development workshops have been developed based on the most popular learning resources from across Australia, and are underpinned by an evidenced based, contemporary approach to dementia support.
The three hour workshops, facilitated by our expert team, can be delivered onsite and can contribute towards continual professional development points.
Foundation learningThis course is available in
ALL STATESThis workshop delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia provides an overview of dementia, including signs and symptoms, causes, and an understanding of how dementia affects the brain and behaviour. Your team will be encouraged to reflect on their practice and ways this knowledge translates into person-centred support for people living with dementia. Foundation learningThis course is available in
ALL STATESThis workshop delivered onsite to your team explores the difficulties people living with dementia can experience in communication and the impact this has as the condition progresses. Your team will learn to identify barriers to communication and develop strategies to support successful communication for the person living with dementia and those in the support relationship. Foundation learningThis course is available in
ALL STATESThis workshop delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia provides an understanding of the importance of meaningful and purposeful engagement for people living with dementia.
Participants will focus on understanding the person’s individual needs, strengths and abilities, and the impact of the environment in planning and supporting engaging activities. Foundation learningThis course is available in
ALL STATESThis workshop delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia provides an understanding of changed behaviours related to dementia, their impact and contributing factors. Your team will learn how to apply a systematic approach to problem solving changed behaviours and provide positive support strategies for people living with dementia.
