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Principles of Supportive Care for People With Dementia

Undergraduate | TAS-CAD104 | 2024

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
14 weeks
Start dates
26 Feb 2024

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Principles of Supportive Care for People With Dementia

About this subject

  • Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

    1. Explain how transition points on the trajectory of dementia affect the care needs of people with dementia and those who care for them
    2. Demonstrate knowledge of supportive care practices and how these relate to the physical and cognitive effects of dementia
    3. Apply knowledge of supportive care models for people with dementia and those who provide care to them
    4. Communicate relevant information about supportive care for people living with dementia to a range of audiences

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements - Teaching arrangement: Online learning - approximately 10 hours per week

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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What to study next?

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

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UndergraduateTAS-DMT-DEG

Bachelor of Dementia Care

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