Additional information
| Province | Ontario |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Metrocare Health Academy |
| Program Categories | Healthcare |
| Program Duration | |
| Program Intakes | |
| Class Type | Hybrid |
| Funding |
Dementia Care
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The Alzheimer Society?s Dementia Care Training Program is a 12-hour course (over 4 weeks) for enhancing knowledge and skills related to providing holistic care to persons with dementia. This program is excellent for Personal Support Workers, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Caregivers, Rehabilitation staff, students and volunteers whom work with seniors.
Workshop Overview
The Alzheimer Society?s Dementia Care Training Program is a 12-hour course (over 4 weeks) for enhancing knowledge and skills related to providing holistic care to persons with dementia. This program is excellent for Personal Support Workers, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Caregivers, Rehabilitation staff, students and volunteers whom work with seniors.
Certification
Trainees will receive a U-First! Certification upon completion.
Delivery
The Dementia Care Training Program takes place in-class and involves several exciting and engaging activities. The course is broken up into 4 three hour sessions.
Schedule Dates
To find upcoming courses, please view the Upcoming Workshop Schedule
Course Content
Over the 12 hour program, trainees will learn:
The nature and progression of Alzheimer’s disease
The factors that contribute to responsive behaviours
The U-First! common language, values and team approach to managing responsive behaviours
The physical and sensory changes related to aging through an aging simulation.
