Introduction to Dementia Rehabilitation
By Dementia Training Australia
- Foundational
- Self-paced
- Online Course
This course aims to raise awareness, change attitudes, and present evidence for the need and provision of rehabilitation as part of post diagnostic care for all people with dementia and their care partners
Acknowledgements
This course was originally developed through the National Centre for Healthy Ageing, a partnership between Monash University and Peninsula Health, in collaboration with the University of Tasmania and the Menzies Institute for Medical Research. The work has been supported by the Medical Research Future Fund and is now delivered in partnership with Dementia Training Australia (DTA). © Copyright, Dementia Training Australia and Monash University, adapted from materials developed in consultation with Peninsula Health, the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, and the University of Tasmania, and used under licence. All rights reserved.
Domains:
Independence and Enablement
Location:
nationally
Cost:
fully-subsidised
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) :
10 hours
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, staff should be able to:
- Explain the importance of rehabilitation for people living with dementia, including its basis in human rights and its role in supporting function, participation, and wellbeing
- Recognise the roles of various allied health professionals and be able to apply learnings to deliver dementia rehabilitation and support person-centred care
- Reflect on and advocate for improved access to rehabilitation for people with dementia within their own workplace or service context.