Aim:
To provide staff working with people with dementia with the understanding and skills necessary to provide excellent person centred care.

Synopsis:
The course will explore and extend participants’ knowledge of:

·         The dementias- what are they?

·         Psychological and social impact of a diagnosis of dementia

·         Person centred care

·         Effective communication

·         Challenging behaviour

·         Life story work

Objectives:

Having completed the course, participants will be able to:

1.       Describe the different common forms of dementia

2.       Demonstrate confidence, expertise and sensitivity in the management of challenging behaviours and assess possible causes and responses to these behaviours

3.       Evaluate how attitudes, behaviours and the environment can influence the response of the person with dementia

4.       Evaluate issues relating to providing good quality of care for people with dementia and their carers

5.       Discuss the nature of the person centred approach to care.

Assessment & Certification:

Assessments throughout the day, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance, on successful completion of the course.

Duration

1 Day

Cost

£75