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Dementia Technology

Course Dates:  2012 dates to be advised
Type:  Half day: 9am - 1:30pm
Fee:  $150.00*
Location:  Parramatta, NSW
Instructor:  Rebecca Howard
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Course Description

Very practical - well paced good involvement from all.

The course is designed as an introduction for therapists and aged care workers to assist with the care of a person diagnosed with dementia.
The course explores assistive technology and strategies to enable people to remain safe in their environment and to promote independence. Areas covered include:

  • Orientation and memory loss
  • Medication management
  • Movement detection
  • Communication
  • Home environment and safety
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Learning Outcomes

At the end of the training, participants would:

  • Be able to define dementia and its causes
  • Identify and understand the benefits of assistive technology
  • Increased knowledge of assistive technology for people with memory loss
  • Increased knowledge of communication strategies for people with dementia
  • Understand the role of the home environment in assisting people with memory loss
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How to Register

To register for this course please fill out this registration form with payment details and send to:

  • Independent Living Centre NSW

    No.1 Fennell Street

    North Parramatta

    NSW 2150

Registration forms may also be faxed with credit card details to:

  • (02) 9890 0966
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Early Bird Offers

*Early bird discounts are available for those who have booked/paid 3 weeks before course commencement. Discounts are also available for groups or organisations registering 5 or more participants.

Full day training

  • Standard Fee: $250.00 (incl. GST)
  • Early Bird Fee: $225.00 (incl. GST)
  • Group/Org Fee: $215.00 (incl. GST)

Half day training

  • Standard Fee: $150.00 (incl. GST)
  • Early Bird Fee: $135.00 (incl. GST)
  • Group/Org Fee: $130.00 (incl. GST)
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Cancellation & Refunds

When a cancellation is unavoidable:

  • request a refund up to 7 days prior to the course (less 10% admininstration fee)
  • request a postponement to another time withing 6 months

The ILC reserves the right to cancel a course when there are unforeseen circumstances. Notification of cancellation will be given by phone. If we cannot place the applicant in another course, we will refund the full amount.

The ILC is accessible for people with a disability. Additional learning support during training and assessment can be arranged with prior notice.

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Instructor Profile

Rebecca Howard at ILC

Rebecca Howard

B.App.Sc.OT

Rebecca is a dynamic Occupational Therapist with 10 years experience in the health sector. She has primarily worked in the community setting and has a strong background in home based rehabilitation.