Apply the Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Framework to assist in the diagnosis of a person presenting with possible dementia.
CPD11.0 hours accredited learning
Learning formatSelf-paced online, start anytime
RecognitionDigital badge upon completion
Overview
The "Diagnosing Dementia" course offers healthcare professionals comprehensive training in the early detection, diagnosis, and management of dementia. Covering the most common types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia, this course equips practitioners with essential skills to assess cognitive decline and use various diagnostic tools. Practical insights into investigations, screening methods, and case studies prepare participants to handle dementia-related cases with confidence, ensuring better patient outcomes.
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 Paige Darlington
MBBS FRACGP Diploma in Child Health
Dr Paige Darlington works in a private practice in Port Stephens, Australia, where she is a supervisor of GP registrars and medical students. She has a special interest in women's and children's health. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Fellowship of the RACGP and a Diploma in Child Health.
CPD hours
Education hours5.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours11.0
Accreditations
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Accreditation number:447459
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Accreditation number:38170
Continue your learning
Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.
Progress to the full certificate course
Certificate pathway
Professional Certificate of Geriatric Medicine
Learn to recognise clinical health changes in older patients to improve opportunities for prevention and early treatment.
Certificate pathway
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