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Dementia Awareness (Group Session)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This dementia awareness training course aims to increase delegates knowledge of dementia, ideal for anyone working or living with someone with dementia. The dementia training course is ideal for those working or living with persons with dementia.

CERTIFICATION

On completion delegates will be able to demonstrate a much improved awareness of dementia, how to identify the early signs and feel more confident working in a person centred way around those suffering from dementia. Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Understanding dementia
  • Common types of dementia
  • How the brain is affected
  • Causes and symptoms
  • Person centred care
  • Communication
  • Learning about the persons past
  • Care planning
  • The role of friends and relatives
  • Building relationships
  • Equality and diversity in dementia
  • Recognise and help prevent abuse
  • Non-verbal communication
  • Written assessment