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Overview
The Dementia Explained offered by CQUniversity Australia 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.
Career Opportunities
- 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.
Programme Structure
You will learn to:
- 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
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
Gerontology View 7 other Short Courses in Gerontology in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 00219C
- There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work in the healthcare profession.
- The micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents120 AUD / full≈ 120 AUD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents120 AUD / full≈ 120 AUD / full
Funding
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