Learning Aims and Outcomes
Course Title: Dementia Awareness
Course length – 6 hours
Maximum number to attend - 15
This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care.
At the end of the training session, there is a short written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.
Learning Outcome |
Assessment Criteria |
Introduction - Dementia |
· Define dementia · Identify the different forms of dementia · Describe common causes of dementia · Identify signs and symptoms of dementia |
Communication |
· Demonstrate how to promote positive communication for people with dementia |
Person Centred Care |
· Understand the importance of personal centred care · Discuss advanced care planning |
Dementia – Needs and experiences of people with the condition. |
· Explain how someone might feel if they have a condition such as dementia · Explain how these conditions may influence a person’s needs in relation to the care that they may require · Explain why is it important to understand that the causes and support needs are different for people with dementia |
Health and Wellbeing |
· Explain how positive attitudes towards those with dementia will improve the care and support they receive. · Describe the social model of disability and how it underpins the positive attitude towards disability and involving people in their own care
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Response to behaviours that can challenge |
· Identify challenging behaviours which individuals may present in a variety of settings · Explain what is meant by the term BPSD (behavioural and psychological causes of dementia) · Identify various causes of BPSD · Describe how to use multi step redirection when a situation becomes challenging · Describe other techniques that can be used to respond to challenging behaviour. |
Communication
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· Explain why behaviours that challenge are a form of communication · Demonstrate active listening and good communication techniques · Identify what documentation needs to be completed when an incident has occurred · Explain what role record keeping has in relation to monitoring and prevention of challenging behaviours.
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Do you bring equipment?
We bring all required equipment with us
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How long do certificates last
Please See the Individual courses, on how long certificates last
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Do your trainers come to us?
Our Trainers can provide training at your venue. Or you can come to our fully equipped training rooms.
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