Understanding Dementia: Nature and Impact of Dementia Course Objectives This modular course aims to provide learners with an introduction to dementia and its impact towards the persons living with dementia and their caregivers. By the end of the course, learners are able to: Describe the signs and symptoms of dementia, delirium and depression Identify the common causes and risk factors of dementia Recognise the general management of dementia. Identify the stages and progression of dementia. Describe the impact of dementia on Persons Living With Dementia (PLWD) and their caregivers Describe the impact of environment on PLWD and their caregivers Course Content Signs and symptoms of dementia, and common causes Impact of Dementia in Singapore, on the persons with dementia and on the family caregivers Impact of the environment on the persons with dementia and their caregivers Assessment At the end of the course, learners will be required to complete an online assessment in class. A maximum of 1 hour will be given to learners to complete the assessment. Who Should Attend Support care staff, ancillary care staff, corporate services staff and volunteers who would like to be equipped with a basic understanding of how to care for people living with dementia in a variety of settings including the family home, centre-based services, and residential care facilities. 2 SNB-CPE points will be awarded. Course Schedule Classroom Training Date Assessment Date* 6 Jan 2026 6 Jan 2026 7 Apr 2026 7 Apr 2026 9 Jun 2026 9 Jun 2026 4 Aug 2026 4 Aug 2026 7 Oct 2026 7 Oct 2026 *Conducted in-class after the classroom training ends Certificate of Accomplishment in Person-Centred Dementia Care The Understanding Dementia: Nature and Impact 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 Additional Information: Please log in to register your interest. For any questions about the course, please email Chris at academy@dementia.org.sg.

Introduction to Person-Centred Dementia Care Course Objectives This half-day modular course 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 Person-Centred Care approach 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 Principles of Person-Centred Care Impact of dementia on professional staff Signs and Symptoms of stress, compassion fatigue and burnout Self-Care Strategies Assessment Learners will be assessed via a 1 hour virtual oral questioning session on their competencies acquired through the learnings. The assessment will be conducted within 5 working days after the course. Learners will be informed of the schedule via email upon course confirmation. Course Schedule Classroom Training Date Assessment Date* 13 Jan 2026 13 Jan 2026 14 Apr 2026 14 Apr 2026 16 Jun 2026 16 Jun 2026 12 Aug 2026 12 Aug 2026 13 Oct 2026 13 Oct 2026 *Conducted in-class after the classroom training ends. Who Should Attend Support care staff, ancillary care staff, corporate services staff and volunteers who would like to be equipped with a basic understanding of how to care for people living with dementia in a variety of settings including the family home, centre-based services, and residential care facilities. 2 SNB-CPE points will be awarded. Certificate of Accomplishment in Person-Centred Dementia Care The Introduction to Person-Centred Dementia Care 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) Person-Centred Care Additional Information: Please log in to register your interest. For any questions about the course, please email Chris at academy@dementia.org.sg.

Behavioural Communication in Dementia Care Course Objectives This 1-day modular course aims to equip learners with strategies for effective communication with persons living with dementia and facilitate understanding of behaviour change as a means of communicating unmet needs, so as to apply a range of options to manage the impact of behaviour change. Describe the impact of dementia on communication Apply strategies for effective communication with a person with dementia Explain behaviour associated with dementia Identify potential triggers for behaviour associated with dementia Identify a range of options for managing the impact of behaviour change Identify signs that would alert you to the possibility of elder abuse Course Content Impact of Dementia on communication The ‘ACCAS’ framework for communicating with persons with dementia Effective communication approaches Behaviour associated with dementia Potential triggers Developing interventions Elder Abuse Assessment Learners will be assessed via a 1.5 hour in person session on their competencies acquired through the learnings. The assessment will be conducted within 5 working days after the course. Learners will be informed of the schedule via email upon course confirmation. Course Schedule Classroom Training Date Assessment Date* 20 Jan 2026 21 / 22 Jan 2026 21 Apr 2026 22 / 23 Apr 2026 23 Jun 2026 24 / 25 Jun 2026 18 Aug 2026 19 / 20 Aug 2026 20 Oct 2026 21 / 22 Oct 2026 *Learners will be required to select a time slot on one of the assessment dates upon course confirmation. Who Should Attend Support care staff, ancillary care staff, corporate services staff and volunteers who would like to be equipped with a basic understanding of how to care for people living with dementia in a variety of settings including the family home, centre-based services, and residential care facilities. 4 SNB-CPE points will be awarded. Certificate of Accomplishment in Person-Centred Dementia Care The Behavioural Communication in Dementia 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) Care Interaction with Persons with Dementia Behaviours of Concern Additional Information: Please log in to register your interest. For any questions about the course, please email Chris at academy@dementia.org.sg.

Purposeful and Meaningful Engagement in Dementia Care Course Objectives This 1-day modular course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to promote meaningful activity and engagement to meet individual needs of persons living with dementia. Recognise the value of promoting activity and engagement with life for a person with dementia Identify goals of engagement to promote different aspects of wellbeing Identify ways of adapting activities to meet individual needs Develop an individualised activity plan for a person with dementia Course Content Workplace learning Promote wellbeing through engagement Goals of engagement Levels of engagement Choosing suitable activities Assessment Learners will be assessed via a 1 hour virtual oral questioning session on their competencies acquired through the learnings. The assessment will be conducted within 5 working days after the course. Learners will be informed of the schedule via email upon course confirmation. Course Schedule Classroom Training Date Assessment Date* 3 Feb 2026 4 / 5 Feb 2026 5 May 2026 6 / 7 May 2026 7 Jul 2026 8 / 9 Jul 2026 1 Sep 2026 2 / 3 Sep 2026 3 Nov 2026 4 / 5 Nov 2026 *Learners will be required to select a time slot on one of the assessment dates upon course confirmation. Who Should Attend Support care staff, health and social practitioner who have no prior training in dementia, ancillary staff, corporate service staff and volunteers who would like to be equipped with a basic understanding of how to care for people living with dementia in a variety of settings including the family home, centre-based services, and residential care facilities. 4 SNB-CPE points will be awarded. Certificate of Accomplishment in Person-Centred Dementia Care The Purposeful and Meaningful Engagement in Dementia Care 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) Care Interaction with Persons with Dementia Enriching Lives Additional Information: Please log in to register your interest. For any questions about the couse, please email Chris at academy@dementia.org.sg

Palliative Approach to Dementia Care Course Objectives This modular course aims to provide learners with an understanding of how persons living with dementia can be supported with a palliative care approach relating to their physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Appreciate the importance of Palliative Care approach in dementia care Identify symptoms associated with End of Life (EOL) Identify ways to manage symptoms associated with EOL Recognize cultural and religious differences associated with death and dying Course Content Palliative Care approach in dementia care Symptoms at EOL and Management Cultural and religious differences Application to care practices Assessment At the end of the course, learners will be required to complete an online assessment in class. Course Schedule Classroom Training Date Assessment Date* 10 Feb 2026 10 Feb 2026 12 May 2026 12 May 2026 15 Jul 2026 15 Jul 2026 9 Sep 2026 9 Sep 2026 17 Nov 2026 17 Nov 2026 *Conducted in-class after the classroom training ends. Who Should Attend Support care staff, health and social practitioner who have no prior training in dementia, ancillary staff, corporate service staff and volunteers who would like to be equipped with a basic understanding of how to care for people living with dementia in a variety of settings including the family home, centre-based services, and residential care facilities. 2 SNB-CPE points will be awarded. Certificate of Accomplishment in Person-Centred Dementia Care The Palliative Approach to Dementia Care 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) Palliative Care for Persons with Dementia Additional Information: Please log in to register your interest. For any questions about the course, please email Chris at academy@dementia.org.sg

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 Practicum Date^ Assessment Date* 26 Feb, 5 & 12 Mar 2026 19 Mar 2026 ^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: Please log in to register your interest. For any questions about the course, please email Chris at academy@dementia.org.sg.