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11229NAT
As indicated under the Intakes section.
8 Months
Blended
15
Enrol
Enrol Online or Contact AWA
Training Location
Mary Chester House
9 Bedbrook Pl, Shenton Park WA 6008
Intakes
Feb 10th 2025
April 7th 2025
About
Training hours: 890 hours
Fees
Full Fees= $4990
Scholarships available
This course reflects the role of health and aged care professionals working with people living with dementia.
It focuses on the leadership skills required to implement positive change in the workplace and improve the care for people living with dementia. A key focus is on applying a person-centred care approach, the course will cover contemporary care practices that will lead to better care planning and improved client outcomes.
Entrants to the 11229NAT Certificate IV in Leadership and Innovation in Dementia Services must:
As part of the enrolment process students will undertake an LLN assessment using LLN Robot. Students should score the following in the LLN assessment
Learning – 5, Reading – 4, Writing – 4, Oral Communication – 4, Numeracy -3
Basic computer skills including use of word processing, creating presentation, researching for information in the internet, netiquette, communicating via email.
Having own computer to complete assessments and access learning resources, AWA recommends a computer with Core i3 Processor, 4 GB of RAM, Operating system; Windows 7 or later version, Screen; 10”
or higher, Microsoft Office or Open Office Program, Adobe Reader and Antivirus Program.
Students complete theory online via LMS and come to class on simulation days which are scheduled once a month. Online support is provided as and when required with the trainer.
This course reflects the role of health and aged care professionals working with people living with dementia.
It will focus on the leadership skills required to implement positive change in the workplace and improve the care for people living with dementia. Following a multi-disciplinary team approach, the course will cover contemporary care practices that will lead to better care planning and improved client outcomes.
Participants will learn how to apply risk identification strategies, become familiar with organisational policies and protocols, and understand the importance of accurate documentation through recording, reporting and managing information. Participants will gain the skills required to undertake environmental assessments in several different care settings, develop communication and relationship building skills, understand culture change possibilities and apply critical reflective practices to ensure continuous improvement.
11229NAT Certificate IV in Leadership and Innovation in Dementia Services focuses on Dementia care. As a leader in the aged care sector, you will be champions in bringing about evidence based and industry endorsed changes. It provides a platform to engage with other like minded professionals in the industry to consult, share and engage in work practices that meet the Industry Standards.
For full-fee paying students the course is $4,990
Fully funded scholarships are available. Please visit the Dementia Change Champion webpage to learn more.
https://alzheimerswa.org.au/become-a-dementia-change-champion/
The duration of the course is 7-8 months.
If you are eligible for RPL or have been deemed competent in some of the units, you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration.
The mode of delivery is Blended. You will have to attend live online classes twice a week. Each session is 2 hours long. We also have 6 Simulation days that are conducted intermittently.
The schedule will be provided to you. The simulation days are face to face at the Shenton campus. Some of the activities need to be completed in your workplace.
The assessments used are written assessments, role plays, projects, case studies and observations in the workplace.
Participants are welcome to take breaks at any time. The course includes five designated exit points, allowing you to achieve competency in specific units or skill sets upon exiting. Additionally, there will be a two-week break during the Christmas and New Year period.
You will be able to set a time to talk the trainers via email or can call them to set up an appointment.
If the work you do is in line with the contents of the units being covered, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. Please contact the admin for the application and more details.
If the work you do is in line with the contents of the units being covered, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. Please contact the admin for the application and more details.
You can become an Aged-Care Coordinator or take up a Leadership role. (Frontline Manager)
Play an active part in the continued growth and future development of the organisation.
1/40 Subiaco Square Rd
Subiaco
WA 6008
PO Box 1509
Subiaco, WA 6904
Telephone: 1300 66 77 88
Fax: (08) 9388 2739
People living with dementia will never stand alone because of the vision and generosity of those who make donations.