🟣 BREAKING NEWS
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) — the Philippine government agency responsible for technical-vocational education and skills certification — has officially approved, released, and uploaded the Competency Standards for Dementia Care Level III to its national system for the Implementation Guidelines.

This landmark development represents a major step toward professionalizing dementia care in the Philippines. The new standards set national benchmarks for training and certifying Dementia Care Level III workers, covering:

• Conducting health assessments for people living with dementia
• Implementing tailored treatment plans
• Facilitating therapeutic and recreational activities
• Managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia
• Providing end-of-life care according to patient preferences
• Practicing self-care to maintain service quality

With the Implementation Guidelines now in TESDA’s system, training institutions in the Philippines can prepare to align their programs once nationwide application begins — paving the way for stronger recognition of dementia care as a specialized profession.

uidelines now in the TESDA system, training institutions can prepare to align their programs once nationwide application begins — paving the way for stronger recognition of dementia care as a specialized profession.