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Knowledge of Dementia and Palliative Care

HWB411

  • Level 4
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online only
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $0 NZ Domestic
    $823 NZ International
  • Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
  • Prerequisites
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  • Availability
    Monthly course availability for upcoming periods
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This online course will enable learners to gain knowledge of the complexities of advanced person-centred dementia care and palliative and end of life support in a health or well being setting.

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Describe the different types of dementia characteristics of people living with this condition and their care and support needs in a health or wellbeing setting.
  • Describe the key principles for providing palliative and end of life care and their support needs in a health or wellbeing setting.
  • Explain the ethical issues for dementia care and provision of support using a palliative care approach in a health or wellbeing setting.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed 

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

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From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.