Foundation in Dementia Care (1 day)

Purpose

To provide basic knowledge and understanding of dementia and to facilitate the development of skills in a person centred philosophy of care. This workshop is aimed at health care staff with no prior dementia training

Learning Outcomes

  • List the main types of dementia and describe their general characteristics
  • Describe and discuss the implications of a person-centred philosophy of care
  • Understand the importance of life story work and activity-focused care

Course Dates:       Our in-house Education Programme has temporarily been suspended in line with Government guidelines in-house workshops will resume as soon as possible.