Dementia Care (LCP) Level 4
Allied Health
A course by
Careerforce
A workplace-based, limited credit programme for support workers specialising in dementia care, covering essential knowledge and skills required to support people with dementia in residential care.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Communicate effectively with people living with dementia
Demonstrate understanding and use of appropriate communication strategies when interacting with people with dementia.
Provide person-centred care
Apply principles of person-centred care to support people living with dementia in specialised residential settings.
Manage effects of dementia
Recognise and manage the effects of dementia, including behavioural and emotional changes.
What You're Signing Up For
The Dementia Care (LCP) Level 4 programme is designed for support workers in health, disability or aged care who specialise in dementia support. It provides essential knowledge and skills for working with people affected by dementia and is delivered through workplace-based learning and assessment. The programme covers communication, person-centred care, understanding dementia, managing its effects, and supporting challenging behaviours. Learners complete four unit standards over approximately four months, earning a certificate recognised by the Age-Related Residential Care Services Agreement.
Course Content
- Knowledge of dementia and communicating with a person with dementia
- Providing person-centred care to a person living with dementia
- Understanding effects of dementia and management strategies
- Supporting a person with dementia when behaviour presents challenges
What you need to know first
Be employed as a support worker in a health, disability or aged support organisation
Have New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, valid work visa, Australian citizenship, or hold refugee status in New Zealand
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Aged Care
Disability Support
Health and Social Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Aged care support worker - dementia care
Disability support worker - dementia support
Residential care facility staff (dementia focus)