Dementia

Overview

The rising prevalence of dementia is creating new challenges and a pressing need for change in the way our systems and practices support people who live with dementia.

This Dementia program from University of Tasmania will equip you with the expertise to lead transformation, based on the latest evidence.

Course information:

• Fully online and flexible with modular content suitable for a wide variety of study approaches
• Easy to navigate and accessible across a range of devices
• Personal perspectives highlighted in assessments linking acquired knowledge to individual contexts.
• Relevant and up-to-date course information

Career outcomes

We anticipate career outcomes using wide and thorough knowledge of dementia and its effects, depending on the student's background. These may include:

• Specialist roles and policy input for residential care or community facilities
• Government or private roles dealing with policy and governance related to people with dementia and their carers
• Roles that inform and design practice around care, with a strong person-centred focus
• Augmented clinical skills for students with a health-professional background