National Dementia Strategy & End of Life Care

Short course

In Chester

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Chester

  • Duration

    1 Day

By the end of the course, participants should have: An understanding of some of the different types of Dementia. Considered the care of those with Dementia and the potential impact on others Explored the myths and stereotypes associated with Dementia. Considered the need to be objective and person centred in assessing individuals with Dementia. An understanding of the impact of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards on decision making for those with Dementia. Considered the End of Life Care Strategy and Advanced Support Planning.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Chester (Cheshire)
Suite A1, The Quadrant, Mercury Court, CH1 4QR

Start date

On request

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Course programme

There are 17 key objectives in the National Dementia Strategy including 2 directly relating to training needs. Objective 1 is to improve professional awareness of dementia and objective 13 is to provide an informed and effective workforce. This objective can be achieved by effective basic training and continuous professional and vocational development in dementia.
Our 1 day training course has the following aims and objectives.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants should have:

  • An understanding of some of the different types of Dementia
  • Considered the care of those with Dementia and the potential impact on others Explored the myths and stereotypes associated with Dementia
  • Considered the need to be objective and person centred in assessing individuals with Dementia.
  • An understanding of the impact of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards on decision making for those with Dementia.
  • Considered the End of Life Care Strategy and Advanced Support Planning

A varied methodology is used including presentations, first thoughts, group
exercises, video and written scenarios and comprehensive, easy to follow handouts.

National Dementia Strategy & End of Life Care

Price on request