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Course Summary:
This online micro-credential introduces the challenges facing Australia with the projected prevalence of Dementia in the near future. The micro-credential introduces basic overviews of anatomy and physiology of the brain and how different dementias result in a variety of malfunctions. Cognitive impairment in normal ageing processes and dementia are compared and explained, whilst looking into the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and impacts of Dementia.
This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify strategies for a whole-of-community approach to face the challenges of Dementia in Australia
- Outline the main functions of the lobes of the brain and the functions of neurons within the brain
- Determine the possible outcomes of injury/malfunction for each particular lobe
- Compare cognitive changes in the normal ageing process
- Investigate the main topics for research in therapies for Alzheimer's disease
- Examine the condition of Alzheimer’s disease including causes, diagnoses and trajectory
- Compare and contrast various types of dementias.
Assessment: Activity Workbook and Online Quiz
Fee: $120
Duration: 10 hours
CPD hours: 10 hours
Intakes: Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.
Study Mode: Online
Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Course Enquiries: CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au