Support Persons Living with Dementia Care is a competency-based certification programme. It provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to support persons living with dementia in a variety of settings and residential.
This blended course consists of 3 modules and assessments:
Module 1 Apply Person-Centred Care
Module 2: Provide activities to maximise autonomy and promote wellbeing
Module 3: Develop and implement techniques which minimise the impact of changed behaviour
The competency assessment for this course consists of written assessment, practical performance (PP) and oral questioning (Total duration: 3.5hours)
Course Objectives
- Apply Person-Centred Care approaches to care planning for persons living with dementia
- Assess the needs of caregivers to provide information and referral to access relevant health and social services
- Provide activities to maximise autonomy and promote wellbeing
- Develop and implement techniques which minimise the impact of changed behaviour
Course Content
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Module
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Self-Paced E-learning
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Classroom Facilitation |
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Module 1 - Apply Person-Centred Care
- Person Centred Care
- The Brain and Understanding of Dementia
- Classroom Written Assignment 1
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3 hours - to complete before Module 1 classroom sessions |
Day 1 & 2
9am - 5pm
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Module 2 - Provide Activities to Maximise Autonomy and Promote Wellbeing
- Therapeutic Activities for Persons with Dementia
- Design Activities for Persons with Dementia
- Classroom Written Assignment 2
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2.5 hours - to complete before Module 2 classroom session |
Day 3
9am - 5pm
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Module 3 - Develop and Implement Techniques Which Minimises Impact of Changed Behaviour
- Understanding Behaviour Changes in Persons with Dementia
- Classroom Written Assignment 3
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1 hour - to complete before Module 3 classroom session |
Day 4
9am - 5pm
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Assessment (Virtual)
Practical Performance and Oral Questioning
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2 OR 3 Nov 2022
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Who Should Attend
Professional Staff including nurses, allied health professionals, social workers, counsellors, who are involved in developing care plans, planning activity programmes for persons living with dementia, and supporting direct care staff to manage behaviours of concern.
Competency Mapping (DCCF)
- Apply Person-Centred Care at work
- Support the Well-being of Persons with Dementia
- Minimise the Impact of Behaviours of Concern
- Maintain the Dignity, Skill and Health of Persons with Dementia
- Assist Caregivers to Support Persons with Dementia
Additional Information:
For any enquiries, please email Chandeni at academy@dementia.org.sg
Please click on ‘Express your interest’ to sign up now!
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