Dementia Care (LCP) Level 4
Health Studies
A course by
Careerforce
A Level 4 Limited Credit Programme for caregivers specialising in dementia care, designed to build essential skills and knowledge for working with people affected by dementia, delivered through workplace-based learning and assessment.
NZ$560
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate knowledge of dementia
Acquire essential knowledge about dementia and how to effectively communicate with people affected by dementia.
Provide person-centred care
Develop and apply skills to provide care that recognises the unique needs and dignity of people living with dementia.
About This Course
The Dementia Care (LCP) Level 4 is a workplace-based programme that supports caregivers in gaining the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for supporting people with dementia. Accredited for meeting the requirements of the Age-Related Residential Care Services Agreement (ARRC) 2022, it consists of four unit standards covering communication, person-centred care, understanding and managing the effects of dementia, and responding to challenging behaviours. The programme is TEC funded and relevant to those working in specialist residential dementia care settings.
Course Content
- Knowledge of dementia and communication strategies with people living with dementia
- Providing person-centred care to people with dementia
- Understanding the effects of dementia and their management
- Supporting people with dementia when their behaviour presents challenges
Entry Requirements
Must be employed as a support worker in a health, disability or aged support organisation
Must have New Zealand citizenship (including Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau), permanent residency, work permit/work visa, Australian citizenship, or hold refugee status in New Zealand
Build towards these roles
Support Worker in residential dementia careAged Care WorkerDisability Support Worker specialising in dementia
Build skills in these industries
Aged CareHealth SupportDisability Support
