Dementia 3: Applying Rights-based Behaviour Support in Dementia Care (SQS)

Module 1 of 3:

Dignity of Risk

After completing this module, it is expected that learners will be better able to...

• Recognise the rights, preferences, and autonomy of people living with dementia   

• Identify common risks in everyday care and understand that risk is a normal part of life Explain the balance between dignity of risk and duty of care  

• Support decision-making by adapting communication, choices, and level of support  

• Apply practical strategies to enable safe participation in meaningful activities Work with families and the care team to manage more complex risk situations   

Module 2 of 3:

Understanding and Responding to Behaviours   

After completing this module, it is expected that learners will be better able to...

• Explain how behaviour can be a form of communication, especially for people living with dementia  

• Recognise common behaviour changes that occur across the stages of dementia Identify physical, environmental and care-related behavioural triggers and address them within your scope of practice Interpret the behaviours of older people living with dementia by applying the ABC model and referring to their behaviour support plans  

• Use appropriate communication strategies, behaviour support strategies and – when necessary – least restrictive practice to respond to behaviour, prevent escalation, and protect wellbeing in line with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards Contribute to consistent, safe care by documenting behaviours clearly and escalating appropriately when behaviours change or may be linked to pain or illness

Module 3 of 3:

Final Assessment 

Test your understanding of the above modules to complete the course.

Course code: SQS-DM3