Working with Dementia
Short course
In Colchester
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Colchester
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Duration
1 Day
This course is designed for care staff to increase their understanding of dementia and to develop appropriate communication skills for dementia clients.
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Location
Start date
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Course programme
This course is designed for care staff to increase their understanding of dementia and to develop appropriate communication skills for dementia clients.
Program
Course objectives/key benefits:
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
· Understand what dementia is and what its common features are
· Understand the changes in client communication during the progression of the illness
· Adapt their communication style to meet individual client needs
· Empathise with those who have dementia
Who the course is aimed at:
Anyone who works with the elderly.
Course content:
· What is dementia?
· The stages of dementia
· The practicalities of working with dementia
· Changes in client communication as the illness progresses
· How to adapt your own communication skills to work with dementia clients
· How to focus on the person and not just their dementia
Course tutor:
Amanda Cowan MSc Occupational Psychology; BSc Psychology
Training method:
Seminar & group work.
Course outcome/qualification:
PTC Certificate of Attendance.
Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:
None.
Working with Dementia