Dementia is one of New Zealand most significant and growing healthcare challenges which has a direct impact on family/ whanau and friends.
The Dementia for families short course is designed to give you a basic understanding of dementia and support groups that are available.
The short course will be covering the following:
- What is dementia?
- Risk factors
- Types of dementia
- Warning signs
- Stages of dementia
- Support groups
- Challenging behaviours
- Support and communication
This module is delivered online and is learner driven. There is no maximum time required to complete the set learning hours.
Estimated number of hours: 2 - 4 hours theory. No assessment is provided.
Should you wish to recieve an electronic certificate at the completion of your study please contact shop@kalandra.ac.nz for this to be organised for you.
If you are a healthcare assistant in New Zealand wishing to upskill, please go to Kalandra Education Group’s website to see the NZQA approved programmes available to New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents.
