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Overview  2021

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Duration

Minimum

Duration

Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

Distance Hobart
Semester 1, Semester 2

Entry Requirements

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Duration

Minimum

Duration

Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Entry requirements

Location

Distance Hobart
Semester 1, Semester 2

The Diploma of Dementia Care, delivered by the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, will help you develop specialised knowledge so that you can make a difference to the lives of people living with dementia.

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 course has been developed by the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, global leaders in dementia education with a mission to transform the understanding of dementia worldwide.

Offered fully online with no face to face or workplace assessment components, this course is designed to be undertaken by a wide range of personal and professional carers and others who work and interact with people living with dementia around the globe.

Opportunity to study without tuition fees in 2021

For eligible domestic students commencing study in semester 2 2021, we are pleased to offer the Diploma of Dementia Care with 100% HECS fee waiver. (Conditions apply)

Please note, to obtain the 100% HECS waiver for the Diploma of Dementia Care, you must initially apply for and complete the Undergraduate Certificate in Dementia Care (course code 50F). This certificate contains the first four units in the Diploma of Dementia Care and has a 100% HECS waiver. Upon completion you will transfer directly into the Diploma with full credit to complete the remaining four units. Enquiries contact: UGCert.DemCare@utas.edu.au.

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 the changes, and practical strategies necessary to help care for people living with dementia.

A condition as serious as dementia requires a special type of care – and a special type of person to provide it. Our course will develop your specialised understanding of dementia so that you can make a positive difference to the lives of people living with dementia. Learn from our global experts, with all our education programs informed by the latest research evidence.

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.

Key information:

  • There are no exams, assessments may include quizzes, discussion boards, essays and presentations.
  • Flexible full-time and part-time study options are available
  • Each unit will require 8-10 hours each week of study
  • A full-time study load is 3-4 units; part-time study is 1-2 units per semester
  • Students who are new to online learning, are returning to study or are currently in the workforce are advised to consider part-time enrolment in their first semester
  • We have dedicated Student Advisors to guide your learning

Career outcomes

A vital aspect of dementia care is providing an enabling environment, especially in long-term care facilities. Korongee Village is the first of its kind in Australia, designed specifically around the residents’ needs to provide dignified therapeutic value, contributing to their quality of life.

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, 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. Hear from our current students and graduates.

Course structure

Entry requirements

Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

International students

International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.

Scholarships

Domestic students - study without tuition fees in 2021

For domestic students commencing study in semester 2 2021, we are pleased to offer the Diploma of Dementia Care with 100% HECS waiver (conditions apply).

To obtain the 100% HECS waiver for the Diploma of Dementia Care, you must initially apply for and complete the Undergraduate Certificate in Dementia Care (course code 50F). This equates to the first four units in the Diploma of Dementia Care and upon completion, you will transfer into course code M1D to complete the remaining four units of the Diploma.

100% HECS waivers will be honoured through to graduation of the Undergraduate Certificate in Dementia Care or Diploma of Dementia Care provided that the following eligibility criteria are met:

  1. You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident (ie eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place [CSP]).
  2. You are enrolled in the Undergraduate Certificate in Dementia Care and commence study in Semester 2 2021. The HECS waiver will be automatically applied upon enrolment.
  3. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of one unit for semester one and one unit for semester two (where the course structure permits) and must remain enrolled until after the University Census Date relevant to the semester of study. Students on an approved Leave of Absence (LOA) are exempt from this requirement for the duration of their approved LOA.
  4. To retain this fee-waiver students must engage in their enrolled units. Students who have not engaged and receive a result of AN (Absent deemed failed) for all enrolled units in a given study period, will not retain the waiver/discount from the following study period onward. Such students cannot apply to have the waiver/discount reinstated.
  5. On completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Dementia Care, students who wish to continue with their studies in the Diploma of Dementia Care must enrol in at least one unit in the semester following completion of the Certificate to maintain the HECS waiver.
  6. Not be excluded from the course based on academic progress or misconduct.

While your tuition fees are completely covered by the HECS waiver, students will still be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

If you have questions about your enrolment or waiver, please contact UGCert.DemCare@utas.edu.au.

Scholarships for international students

There are a huge range of scholarships, bursaries and fee discounts available for international students studying at the University of Tasmania. For more information visit International Scholarships.

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International
+61 3 6226 6200
Email
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