Which U-First!® training format fits me?

We offer a variety of training formats to meet the preferences and needs of health-care staff across British Columbia. Our flexible delivery options ensure everyone can access the training. Learn more about each modality below and find the one that works best for you or your team.

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About U-First® workshops

All training sessions are interactive, and everyone is expected to be actively engaged throughout the session to share with and learn from each other.

U-First! training format options

In-person workshops 

U-First!® in-person workshops are held at convenient locations for you. The workshop is seven hours, including breaks. Lunch will be provided (dietary restrictions can be sent through the order form). Minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 participants. Sessions may be exclusive to a single care home or open to designated staff in the area. 

U-First in-person explanation page

Online workshops

U-First!® virtual workshops take place online using Zoom. The interactive workshop is seven hours, including breaks. Minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 participants.

Online workshop flow chart

eLearning course

Learn at your own pace through our blended learning format with engaging online modules, interactive discussion forums and one-hour Zoom webinar.

This course is completed online through the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s online learning site over a three-week period, with weekly requirements (averaging two hours per week) and a mandatory one-hour Zoom webinar Minimum of 10 and maximum of 30 participants. All course components must be completed to receive a U-First!®certificate of completion. 

Open to designated staff from across all five health authorities.  

e-Learning course flow chart

 

U-First!® dementia training

U-First!® is a standardized training program designed to help frontline staff develop a common knowledge base, language and approach to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

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U-First!® train-the-trainer program

The U-First!® train-the-trainer program helps long-term care homes build internal capacity by training staff to deliver the U-First!® workshop directly to their teams as certified U-First!® facilitators.

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I'm a health-care provider in B.C.

An overview of the education and resources available for health-care providers in B.C., including how to make referrals and guidance on working with people affected by dementia.

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