Healthcare & Caregivingintermediate
Dementia and Alzheimer's Care Certification
A practical, person-centred course for family and professional caregivers. Understand the types and stages of dementia, communicate effectively, respond to challenging behaviours, keep people safe and support your own wellbeing. Completion certifies course training, not a clinical licence.
12h16 lessonsCertificate included
$185.00
Enroll now- Rich lessons, games & a final exam
- Lifetime access to course content
- Verifiable certificate (valid 24 months)
What you'll learn
- Distinguish Alzheimer's disease from other dementias and describe the stages
- Use validation, redirection and calm communication
- Identify triggers behind behaviours such as agitation, wandering and sundowning
- Design a safe, supportive environment and daily routine
- Support nutrition, hygiene, activities and end-of-life comfort
Syllabus
1. What Is Dementia? · 1 lessons
- Read: What Is Dementia?7 min
2. Types of Dementia · 1 lessons
- Read: Types of Dementia7 min
3. The Stages of Alzheimer's Disease · 1 lessons
- Read: The Stages of Alzheimer's Disease7 min
4. Communication Strategies · 1 lessons
- Read: Communication Strategies7 min
5. Understanding Behaviour: The ABC Approach · 1 lessons
- Read: Understanding Behaviour: The ABC Approach7 min
6. Sundowning, Wandering and Sleep · 1 lessons
- Read: Sundowning, Wandering and Sleep7 min
7. Managing Agitation and Aggression Safely · 1 lessons
- Read: Managing Agitation and Aggression Safely7 min
8. Personal Care with Dignity · 1 lessons
- Read: Personal Care with Dignity7 min
9. Nutrition, Hydration and Swallowing · 1 lessons
- Read: Nutrition, Hydration and Swallowing7 min
10. Safe Environments and Home Modifications · 1 lessons
- Read: Safe Environments and Home Modifications7 min
11. Meaningful Activities and Engagement · 1 lessons
- Read: Meaningful Activities and Engagement7 min
12. Pain, Health and Medication Considerations · 1 lessons
- Read: Pain, Health and Medication Considerations7 min
13. Legal, Ethical and Financial Planning · 1 lessons
- Read: Legal, Ethical and Financial Planning7 min
14. Caregiver Wellbeing and Support · 1 lessons
- Read: Caregiver Wellbeing and Support7 min
15. End-of-Life Care and Palliative Approaches · 1 lessons
- Read: End-of-Life Care and Palliative Approaches7 min
16. Final exam · 1 lessons
- Final exam (25 questions)25 min