Gain essential knowledge and skills for working with people living with dementia
Working in healthcare already and want to upskill and advance your career? Skills Institute's work-based Level 4 Dementia Care course is the ideal way to gain essential knowledge and skills required for working with residents living with dementia. This specialised micro-credential builds on your existing aged care qualifications and develops your expertise in supporting people with cognitive challenges through person-centred approaches that preserve dignity and help with managing complex behaviours.
The skills you'll gain are increasingly needed with New Zealand's ageing population, making this one of the most valuable healthcare courses for career advancement in aged care and disability support settings.
Who can enrol?
This micro-credential is ideal for healthcare workers wanting to specialise in dementia care and support. If you are currently working in the healthcare sector, contact our student enrolment team to discuss the specific eligibility criteria for this online dementia course.
What makes this dementia course effective?
Specialised curriculum: Course content developed specifically for dementia care, focusing on evidence-based approaches that healthcare employers value in aged care and disability settings.
Real workplace application: Study while you work, applying new dementia care skills immediately in your current healthcare role with expert tutor support throughout your online learning journey.
Flexible online delivery: Complete your Level 4 dementia qualification entirely online, with dedicated tutor contact and assessment support that fits around your work schedule in healthcare settings.
Expert online tuition: Our industry-experienced tutors bring current best-practice knowledge in dementia care straight to your learning experience, preparing you for specialised responsibilities in health care assistant courses and dementia support roles.
What does this dementia course cover?
By completing this course, you'll be trained and qualified in providing support and care for people living with dementia through the four required dementia care unit standards:
- US 23920: Understanding dementia and its impact
- US 23921: Communication strategies for dementia care
- US 23923: Supporting people with dementia in daily activities
- US 32416: Managing challenging behaviours in dementia care
What qualifications will you gain?
By passing this course you'll gain the Dementia Training Scheme Level 4 micro-credential, a specialised qualification that enhances your professional capabilities in dementia care. This micro-credential is highly valued by employers in aged care facilities, disability support services, and community health organisations.
Where will this take you?
With this qualification you can apply for a wide range of well-paid healthcare roles specialising in dementia care. Alternatively, you can pathway into our other healthcare courses. Either way you'll stand out from the crowd by having specialised training that addresses New Zealand's growing need for skilled dementia care professionals.
