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Study graduate certificate online with University of Tasmania through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Be at the forefront of innovation to address dementia, the major health and social issue of the 21st Century.﻿The Graduate Certificate in Dementia offers a cross-disciplinary understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals, societies and governments. Graduates will possess a range of knowledge and perspectives to inform their professional and personal support for the needs of people with dementia. As expectations increase around person-centred care, and decision making informed by a deep knowledge of dementia, a variety of opportunities may become available for those with postgraduate qualifications in dementia.Program objectivesThe rising prevalence of dementia is creating new challenges and a pressing need for change in the way our systems and practices support people who live with dementia. This program will equip you with the expertise to lead transformation, based on the latest evidence.Program information:<ul><li>Fully online and flexible with modular content suitable for a wide variety of study approaches.</li><li>Easy to navigate and accessible across a range of devices.</li><li>Personal perspectives highlighted in assessments linking acquired knowledge to individual contexts.</li><li>Relevant and up-to-date program information.</li></ul>

Help to improve the lives of people with dementia and support their families and the community. Explore health science aspects and social issues. Begin to understand relevant neurobiology. Study public health policies and systems.

Graduate Certificate in Dementia

Creativity for Life

Mental Health and Wellbeing in Older Adults

Mental Health, Dementia and Challenging Behaviours

The Arts and Dementia Care

Introduction to Ageing, the Brain and Dementia

Navigating the Aged Care System

Quality and Safety in Aged Care

Health Services for an Ageing Population

Ageing and Disability Friendly Environments

Aged Care Leadership and Management: Effective Internal and External Integration

This subject engages students with the primary research literature in policies and systems focused on meeting the needs of people with dementia. Factors such as budget, access, equity and culture are considered in appraising the approaches taken by governments and administrations worldwide, which are evaluated in terms of meeting the specific needs of individuals and countries as a whole. Students are assessed both online for the content modules, and in the form of written MyContext assignments requiring the student to directly relate the course material to their individual professional and/or personal context.

Policies and Systems in Dementia 2

This subject engages students with the primary research literature dealing with factors influencing the health and wellbeing of people with dementia, and their carers. Community strategies and social programmes focused on supporting healthy autonomous life for people with dementia, are examined in the context of personal experience and social outcomes, building a knowledge base aimed at evaluation of evidence from the primary research literature. Students are assessed both online for the content modules, and in the form of a written MyContext assignment requiring the student to directly relate the course material to their individual professional and/or personal context.

Health and Social Care in Dementia 2

This subject examines the evidence base for, and the potential impact of, community-level initiatives aimed at (1) reducing the incidence of dementia in the general population, and (2) improving quality of life for those living with dementia. These are classed as public health approaches to dementia. The large- scale impact of dementia on societies, both current and forecast, is surveyed, and used to inform an evaluation of effective public health strategies initiatives designed to reduce this impact. Initiatives investigated include community-wide inclusion and support of people living with dementia and their carers, such as dementia friendly communities and environments, and dementia risk reduction efforts. You will be encouraged to develop skills to explain evidence, arguments and advice on dementia support and prevention in a variety of community contexts.

Community and Public Health Approaches to Dementia 1

In this subject, you will explore how policies and systems influence the care and support offered to individuals living with dementia and their care partners. You will analyse national and international strategies, assessing their effects on access, quality and fairness in service provision. Through the content modules and assessment tasks, you will tailor your learnings to your own interests and apply key insights to your personal and professional context. This approach ensures that learning is meaningful and relevant, empowering you to translate theory into practice and make informed contributions within your chosen field.

Policies and Systems in Dementia 1

This subject will enable students to understand and evaluate research and literature in the neurobiology of dementia, and to use and communicate that knowledge in their own personal context. It covers the major elements of the brain and the functions of nerve and glial cells, including neurotransmission, in order to support the understanding of the degenerative processes of diseases that cause dementia, the relationship between genetics, pathology, degeneration, biomarkers and diagnosis, and the basis of therapeutics which affect the central nervous system. A section on the neurophysiology of pain, a significant issue in dementia care, is included.

Neurobiology of Dementia 1

This subject examines social, therapeutic and environmental factors influencing the health and wellbeing of people with dementia, and their carers. The impact of dementia on individuals, and provision for the rights and needs of people with dementia, are the focus of the curriculum. Students are assessed both online for the content modules, and in the form of a written MyContext assignment requiring the student to directly relate the course material to their individual professional and/or personal context.

Health and Social Care in Dementia 1

This subject will critically examine the processes and activities to identify, monitor and improve key elements of aged care organisational functioning, within complex health networks. A review and critique of governance arrangements, including accountability and transparency requirements for staff, managers and boards will be undertaken. Requirements for performance metrics, organisational and clinical outcomes and reporting arrangements will be debated. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analysis.

This subject will critically assess the knowledge, structures and systems required to effectively govern, organise and manage residential aged care organisations. The aged care sector will be reviewed within the Australian healthcare context, its specific historical trajectory of development and need for reform will be investigated. Governance arrangements incorporating legislation, regulation and systems for aged care organisations will be examined. The challenge of addressing multiple stakeholders and how they interact with each other will be explored. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analysis.

Aged Care Governance: Context, Reforms and Systems

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