The course is available to aged care workers employed in residential, respite or home and community care settings who have not previously completed Unit of Competency “CHCAC15A – Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia” through other Commonwealth funded education programs. Previous completion of a Certificate (III) or (IV) in Aged Care or Home and Community Care does not necessarily preclude people from accessing this free course.
There is an expectation that all participants will undertake the assessment component of this training in order to apply their learning in the workplace.
Note: If you are not eligible to complete this free course, places are still available on a fee for service basis. Enquiries are welcome. According to the criteria above are you eligible to complete this free course?
Dementia Care Essentials has been developed in conjunction with the following partners: