Course Objectives

The 3-days practicum module provides hands-on experience in delivering person-centred care to persons living with dementia. Learners will apply models such as VIPS, ACCAS, and CAUSEd to support individual needs, communicate effectively, and identify behavioural triggers. The module also includes designing of personalized activity plans and identifying culturally sensitive approaches to end-of-life care for persons living with dementia. By the end of the practicum, learners are able to:

• Demonstrate person-centred care principles
• Use effective communication strategies when interacting with a person with dementia
• Identify potential triggers for behaviours associated with dementia
• Design and implement an individualised activity plan for a person living with dementia
• Explain how cultural and religious backgrounds may shape end-of-life care preferences

Course Content

• Person-Centred Care in Dementia
• Communication Strategies in Dementia Care
• Identifying and Managing Behavioural Triggers
• Designing Individualized Activity Plans
• Cultural and Religious Considerations in End-of-Life Care

Assessment

Learners will be assessed via a 1 hour virtual presentation and oral questioning session on their competencies acquired through the learnings.

Learners will be informed of the assessment schedule via email upon course confirmation.

Pre-requisites

Learners must have completed either all the five basic level modules in dementia care from DSG or all the two basic level modules in dementia care from SLEC offered under the AIC Learning Network.

Who Should Attend

Support care staff, ancillary care staff, corporate services staff, and volunteers who have completed all basic-level modules and wish to gain hands-on practice in delivering person-centred care to persons living with dementia.

Course Schedule

^The course will be held at The Salvation Army Peacehaven Nursing Home.
*Learners will be required to select a time slot on one of the assessment dates upon course confirmation.

Certificate of Accomplishment in Person-Centred Dementia Care

The Dementia Care in Practice: A Project-Based Practicum module is a compulsory module in the basic-level stackable training roadmap. Upon completion all the compulsory modules in the roadmap, learners will be awarded a Certificate of Accomplishment (COA) in Person-Centred Dementia Care.

Competency Mapping (DCCF - Basic Level):

• Dementia Education
• Person Centered Care
• Interacting with Persons living with dementia
• Behaviours of concern
• Enriching Lives
• Palliative Care for Persons living with Dementia

Additional Information:

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For any questions about the course, please email Chris at academy@dementia.org.sg.