[MELBOURNE, VIC, November 25, 2014]—The Royal District Nursing Services (RDNS), one of the most trusted providers of healthcare programs and services in Australia, now offers a comprehensive dementia training package. The offering is part of the company’s commitment to help healthcare professionals improve the quality of their service and patient care.

Background and Expectations

The Royal District Nursing Services (RDNS) offers a self-directed online dementia education package. It is designed to enhance the knowledge of clinicians working with people suffering from dementia, according to the organisation. The RDNS says no special background knowledge or understanding of dementia is required.

At the end of the training, clinicians are expected to understand the principles of person-centred dementia care and communicate better with people with dementia. Furthermore, the course is designed to help clinicians understand how the environment can affect someone with dementia and comprehend the opportunities for the patient and value the expertise family and friends can offer.

The Course’s Features

The RDNS says that course consists of six sessions. Each session has a number of slides that students can read. The RDNS encourages students to take notes as they progress through the slides. Some parts of the modules are supported by short videos, which show how people who have dementia are living their lives. The completion of the course depends on the student’s past experience in providing similar care. Once the course is completed, the RDNS encourages students to refer to the source material provided on their website.

About The Royal District Nursing Service

The Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) is a top provider of healthcare services in Australia. The members of the organisation dedicate themselves to providing life-changing services for their patients. The RDNS offers a wide range of general and specialist care 24/7. Over the years, the organisation is at the forefront of developing advanced home healthcare programs. Currently, the RDNS has more than 1,200 nurses and 120 other staff providing personal care for more than 9,000 people. The organisation receives funding through the Department of Human Services Home and Community Care (HACC) Program. To learn more about the RDNS, visit www.rdns.com.au.