Dementia Care Training 102 Online

Prince Edward Island
29 April - 10 June 2024
Online:

The Dementia Care Training program provides comprehensive education for healthcare providers about best practices in dementia care.

Dementia Care Training. A comprehensive education program for healthcare providers to increase best practices in dementia care.  U-First, Positive Approach to Care, Dementiability, LGBTQ++

The Dementia Care Training program created by Alzheimer Society of PEI provides access to virtual on-demand education about best practices in dementia care for all healthcare providers.

Whether you are an administrative support staff, a manager or coordinator, or you provide clinical or front line direct care to clients, this training has something for you. Expanding your knowledge about dementia and best practices in care techniques will give you the skills to provide an enhanced patient experience, can improve your interactions with patients and families, and reduce stress.

Learners will have 6 weeks to complete the course modules.

Dementia Care Training 102: Advanced Fundamentals of Care

Expands into the advanced theoretical knowledge and hands on skills needed to provide front-line high quality dementia care. These modules have their foundations in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®, DementiAbility, and includes considerations for LGBTQ2S+ approaches to care. There is a strong emphasis on techniques to foster positive interactions between providers and persons living with dementia, including responsive behaviour applications and supports. Includes hands on learning and practicum, and certification in DCT 102.

For: Managers/coordinators, Clinical, & direct care staff

Hours: 9 hours of course work completed within 6 week period + 3-Hour in-person session for practicum and certification

 

*Subject to $300 course fee. DCT 101 is a pre-requisite for DCT 102.

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