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The Diploma of Dementia Care is a fully online, eight-unit program, specifically focused on dementia. It is available to carers, health professionals and anyone with an interest in learning more about dementia. Articulation into further study at Associate Degree and Bachelor are available on completion of your Diploma.
With the rise in prevalence in dementia and the need to provide quality care in the community, health care centres and hospitals, and in residential care, it is becoming essential that health care workers in aged care develop specialised knowledge in this field so that you can make a difference to the lives of people living with dementia.
This is a fully online course with no face to face or workplace assessment components.
Course objectives
Dementia is a neurological condition that affects tens of millions of people across the globe, posing significant challenges to people living with dementia, their families, communities and the health care sector. The Diploma of Dementia Care provides students with a deep knowledge of dementia, the changes that occur in the brain, the behaviours and needs associated with changes, and practical strategies necessary to help care for people living with dementia.
Students will gain advanced problem-solving skills, along with an understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice. Upon completion of the Diploma you will be prepared for a range of career paths in the aged care and health sector.
Career outcomes
Over 400,000 Australians are currently living with dementia, this number increases every year. The impact on communities, families, governments and health professionals will be significant as these numbers increase. Our workforce is currently ill equipped to help care for such large numbers of people living with dementia – by 2050, it is estimated that there will be over 900,000 people in Australia living with dementia.
Individuals with backgrounds in healthcare, community service and allied health professionals, may find study in this course advantageous. The Diploma of Dementia Care is particularly relevant to Aged Care Workers and health professionals wishing to develop their knowledge of dementia, to increase their confidence when working with people living with dementia and to enhance their practice.
Course structure
Core Units
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CAD101 Introduction to Ageing, the Brain and Dementia
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CAD104 Principles of Supportive Care for People With Dementia
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View all details for CAD113 Inter-professional Education and Practice in Dementia Care
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View all details for CAD115 Health Services for an Ageing Population
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View all details for CAD116 Introduction to Therapeutic Approaches for Dementia
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CAD117 Effective Communication for Dementia Care
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View all details for CAD003 Introduction to General Studies in Dementia in Australia
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View all details for XBR121 The Global Challenge of Understanding Dementia
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Entry requirements
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Applications are considered on a case by case basis. We consider applicants from a broad range of life experiences and backgrounds, those with professional learning or formal study qualifications and skills and those entering University study as a mature age student with little previous formal qualifications and/ or experience in this field, and year 12 leavers.
There are no formal pre-requisites, however a good level of computer competency and willingness to engage in online learning is highly recommended.
Additional requirements for international students
You may need to provide evidence of your English language ability if you live in a country where English is NOT the official language.
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
| Waiver/Discount Amount (conditions apply) | |
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| DOMESTIC students | 100% HECS waiver to eligible students. |
| NEW ZEALAND students | Tuition fees discounted to AUD $625 per unit. |
| INTERNATIONAL students | 50% discount on international tuition fees. |
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is payable by the student. (In 2020 fees are $46.20 per 12.5 credit point unit, capped at $308 per annum).
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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