Dementia Awareness Course
This course is aimed at all staff working in the care environment who work with people with dementia. A general understanding of the issues associated with dementia will be established. Candidates will gain under-pinning knowledge of the below issues and therefore will be able to put this into practice where necessary. Outline of Programme:
- What is meant by the term “Dementia”
- Different Types of Dementia
- Strategies that may assist the individual and their carer in the management of the disease
- Supporting the Individual
- Communication
- Managing behavioural changes
- Empowering the Individual
Assessment: The course is delivered in 3 hours and candidates will be issued a Pisces Training UK Ltd. Certificate