Duration
3 hours
Suitable for
People requiring initial training to help them to understand and care for people with dementia.
Carers needing mandatory training to meet CQC standards.
Content
By the end of their training delegates should be able to
- know what dementia is and possible causes of it
- understand how it is diagnosed and treated
- be aware of the characteristics and stages of dementia and its effects on the individual and others
- have an understanding of the person-centred approach
- know some effective communication strategies and non-verbal cues
- understand how to deal with distressed behaviour
Expiry Date of Certificate
Needs to be updated regularly
UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA - PART 2
Duration
3 hours
Suitable for
People requiring further training to help them to understand and care for people with dementia. Supervisory staff who have undertaken a basic awareness course
Carers/supervisors needing mandatory training to meet CQC standards.
Content
By the end of their training delegates should be able to
- state what dementia is and possible causes of it
- state how it is diagnosed and treated
- be aware of the characteristics and stages of dementia and its effects on the individual and others
- understand the causes of and approaches to acute confusional states
- meet psychological needs
- have an increased understanding of the person-centred approach
- know some effective communication strategies and non-verbal cues
- understand how to deal with challenging behaviours
- discuss case studies
Expiry Date of Certificate
Needs to be updated regularly
