Dementia - Diagnosing the most common types

Course Overview

This interactive dementia course discusses the clinical features pathogenesis diagnosis of dementia and provides an overview of cognitive assessment tools used during the diagnosis process. It provides a strong foundation in knowledge for all nurses working with older people.

Target Audience

Nurses aged care workers

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn about the main diseases that cause the symptoms of dementia the clinical features and the recommended cognitive assessment tests and when to use them.

Business Outcomes

A strong knowledge base in dementia provides the framework for care planning and delivery of services and improved delivery of care promoting optimal patient outcomes.