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Dementia Technology

2010 Course Dates:  11th February, 16th September
Type:  Half day: 9am - 12:30pm
Fee:  $135.00*
Location:  Parramatta, NSW
Instructor:  Katrina Smith
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Course Description

Very practical - well paced good involvement from all.

-Course Participant

In early stages of dementia there are many strategies and assistive technology that enables a person to remain independent. These include:

  • Orientation to date, time, place and personal belongings
  • Movement Detection
  • Communication
  • Safety
  • Leisure
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Learning Outcomes

At the of the training, participants would have:

  • revised definition and common causes of dementia
  • identified the benefits of assistive technology
  • further developed an understanding of the link between the use of strategies and assistive technology
  • increased knowledge of the range of assistive technologies for people with memory loss
  • enhanced knowledge of the role of the home environment in coping 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: $220.00 (incl. GST)
  • Early Bird Fee: $205.00 (incl. GST)
  • Group/Org Fee: $195.00 (incl. GST)

Half day training

  • Standard Fee: $135.00 (incl. GST)
  • Early Bird Fee: $120.00 (incl. GST)
  • Group/Org Fee: $115.00 (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

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Katrina Smith

B.App.Sc.OT, Cert IV Training & Assessment

Katrina has worked in health as an Occupational Therapist for over 23 years. She has a broad background in rehabilitation including neurology, spinal cord injury, HIV/AIDS and chronic pain management. Katrina has a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.