Dementia Care (LCP) Level 4
Allied Health
A course by
Careerforce
A workplace-based programme supporting caregivers in dementia care, covering essential knowledge, skills and attitudes for working with people living with dementia.
NZ$560
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate knowledge of dementia and communication strategies
Learners will understand key facts about dementia and how to communicate effectively and empathetically with people affected by dementia.
Provide person-centred dementia care
Support workers will be able to deliver tailored, respectful care to individuals living with dementia in specialist residential environments.
About This Course
Dementia Care (LCP) Level 4 is designed for support workers in health, disability, or aged support organisations, delivering the essential knowledge and skills required to work with people affected by dementia. Delivered and assessed in the workplace, the programme consists of four unit standards, focusing on providing person-centred care, effective communication, understanding dementia effects, and managing challenging behaviours. The content meets the requirements of the Age-Related Residential Care Services Agreement (ARRC) 2022 and is supported by Tertiary Education Commission funding.
Course Content
- Knowledge of dementia and communicating with a person with dementia
- Providing person-centred care to a person living with dementia
- Knowledge of the effects of dementia and how to manage them
- Supporting a person with dementia when their behaviour presents challenges
Entry Requirements
Be employed as a support worker in a health, disability or aged support organisation.
Hold New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, work visa/work permit, Australian citizenship, or refugee status in New Zealand.
Build towards these roles
Dementia Care Support WorkerResidential Care WorkerAged Care Support Worker
Build skills in these industries
Aged CareHealthcareDisability Support
