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Dementia - Stages and Management

Apply a chronic disease management framework to institute management of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.

Dementia - Stages and Management
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

The "Dementia – Stages and Management" course is designed for healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and managing dementia. The course covers key aspects such as the different stages of dementia, behavioral and psychological symptoms, and non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions. Participants will also learn strategies for managing physical comorbidities, palliative care, and dementia prevention. This course equips practitioners with the knowledge to provide holistic care for dementia patients, enhancing both patient outcomes and family support.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Dr Edmond Ng

Dr Edmond Ng

FRACGP

Medical Educator

Dr Edmond Ng has over 30 years of international clinical practice and has published clinical research in a wide variety of medical fields. Dr Ng has been a Medical Educator-cum-Examiner for National University of Singapore, University of Melbourne, Monash University and Edith Cowan University. He is currently a Medical Educator for the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) to provide remedial training and education for doctors in Australia.

CPD hours

Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 942821 

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38184

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