Courses meet occupational standards and form part of professional development requirements and are certificated
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understanding Dementia and how it presents itself.
The various forms of Dementia.
Identify the effects Dementia has on individual and Carers.
Understand possible behavioural changes.
identify the importance of communication and assessment of risk.
The aim of this course is to increase awareness of dementia and promote quality of life though understanding.
This course provides the opportunity for skills practice, the course will serve as both a refresher for experienced staff and as an introduction to those experiencing a change in their work place.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for both care and senior staff that needs to updates or gain awareness and awareness of this topic.
Course content
Different forms of Dementia
How Dementia may present itself
The affects of Dementia that may be encountered by individual and carers
Challenges that arise for the individual and their carer
Communication and assessment skills
Maintaining a person’s sense of identity and caring for an individual’s unique needs and life experiences
