Course Objectives
Foundations of Person-Centred Dementia Care is endorsed by the Alzheimer’s Disease International. Based on Person-Centred Care principles, the course emphasises on bestowing personhood on the person with dementia as a social being, providing recognition, respect, and trust (Kitwood, 2011).
This course consists of 5 modules:
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Module
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Module Title
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Duration (Hrs)
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Foundational Module
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Nature and Impact of Dementia
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3.5
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Core Module 1
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Person-Centred Care
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3.5
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Core Module 2
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Behavioural Communication
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6
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Core Module 3
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Purposeful and Meaningful Engagement
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6
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Elective Module
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Palliative Care Approach
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3.5
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Total Hours:
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22.5
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Upon completion of all modules (excluding Foundational) within maximum of 6 months, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. SNB-CPE points will be awarded.
The Core Module 1 – Person-Centred Care aims to provide learners with strategies to promote person-centred care and apply self-care strategies for both professional care staff and family caregivers
- Explain the impact of the environment on persons with dementia
- Identify strategies for promoting person-centred care
- Describe the impact of dementia on professional staff
- Recognise signs and symptoms of stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout
- Apply self-care strategies for self and caregivers
Course Content
• Impact of the environment
• Principles of Person-Centred Care
• Impact of dementia on professional staff
• Signs and Symptoms
• Self-Care Strategies
Competency Mapping (DCCF)
Person-Centred Care
Additional Information:
For any enquiries, please contact Denise/Joyce at 63895102 or email us at professional_trg@alz.org.sg
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Dementia
