Dementia Care Certification: Assess, Communicate + Reduce Challenging Behaviours

Practical, evidence-informed dementia care training to help you assess cognitive change, reduce challenging behaviours, and communicate with greater clarity and compassion — with a clear certification pathway.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed for a wide range of professionals. Here’s who will benefit:

• Nurses, nurse practitioners, enrolled nurses, and aged care/home care staff.

• Allied health clinicians (OT, PT, SLP) and therapy assistants working with older adults.

• Psychologists, counsellors, social workers, psychotherapists, and mental health clinicians.

• Case managers and care coordinators supporting complex older adult presentations.

• Residential aged care leaders, clinical managers, and quality/education staff.

• Any practitioner supporting clients and families impacted by dementia.

  
  

What you’ll be able to do...

After completing this workshop, you’ll be equipped to:

1. Differentiate Dementia Presentations

   Understand the major dementia presentations and stages. You'll learn to distinguish dementia from normal ageing and common reversible “look-alikes”.

   
   

2. Use Practical Screening Approaches

   Implement effective screening methods to guide early identification, referral decisions, and day-to-day care planning.

   
   

3. Apply a Behavioural Support Toolbox

   Utilize a clear toolbox to reduce distress and escalation. This includes managing behaviours like wandering, sundowning, aggression, paranoia, and repetitive actions.

   
   

4. Improve Communication

   Enhance your communication skills using practical verbal and non-verbal strategies. This will help increase cooperation and reduce conflict in challenging situations.

   
   

5. Strengthen Safe and Ethical Practice

   Focus on safe and ethical practices, including risk management, documentation essentials, end-of-life considerations, and responding to suspected elder abuse.

   
   

Format

This workshop is delivered as an online, self-paced digital seminar. You can access it on-demand, making it easy to fit into your schedule.

Time Investment + CPD hours

You’ll need to invest approximately 6 hours and 14 minutes in learning. This course offers 6.25 CPD hours, although peak body equivalence may vary.

Assessment Options

• Included: A provider quiz and evaluation for your CPD certificate.

• Certification Pathway: You’ll be eligible to apply for the Evergreen Certified Dementia Care Specialist (ECDCS) certification, subject to professional standards.

• Optional (Nexus): A live online CPD Assessment Interview for AU/APAC contextual verification can be booked separately.

  
  

Provider

This program is partner-delivered by PESI Australia and presented by Sherrie All, PhD. Nexus College lists the program and provides optional CPD verification support, with the live assessment booked separately.

Why Choose This Workshop?

Engaging in this workshop means you're taking a proactive step towards enhancing your skills. You'll gain valuable insights into dementia care that can transform your practice. The knowledge you acquire will not only benefit you but also the clients and families you support.

By participating, you're joining a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by dementia. This is more than just training; it's about making a real difference.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this dementia care certification workshop is an invaluable opportunity for professionals in the field. With practical, evidence-informed training, you’ll be ready to assess cognitive changes, communicate effectively, and reduce challenging behaviours.

Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and advance your career. Join us today and become a part of the solution in dementia care.

For more information, check out Nexus College Australasia.