Dementia Care Training
Learn a positive approach and best practices for dementia care for healthcare providers. Expand your knowledge and skills to enhance patient experience, improve interactions with patients and families, and reduce stress. Virtual courses available for DCT 101 and 102!
Register for an upcoming session today!
What is Dementia Care Training?
The Dementia Care Training (DCT) program created by the Alzheimer Society of PEI provides access to virtual on-demand comprehensive education for healthcare providers about best practices in dementia care. Learn the theory and techniques of U-First!®, PIECES™, Positive Approach to Care®, DementiAbility, and LGBTQ2S+ perspectives in an accessible online format.
Course Overview
The Dementia Care Training (DCT) program is composed of two courses:
- Dementia Care Training 101: Essentials of Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
- Dementia Care Training 102: Advanced Fundamentals of Care
Each course will provide and enhance your knowledge and awareness of dementia, increase your effective communication strategies, and allow you to practice hands-on skills which will enable you to provide quality care for persons with dementia. Learners will receive a U-First!® wheel, e-handouts, and access to additional resources on the U-First!® website.
Dementia Care Training 101: Essentials of Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Click here to register for a May 2025 session.
Upcoming sessions (last sessions offered before summer break - resuming in Fall 2025):
- May 12 - Jun 20, 2025
For: Administrative staff, managers/coordinators, Clinical & direct care staff
With weekly online modules and discussions, you will learn about Alzheimer’s and other dementias: the different types, their impact on the brain and day to day functioning, the progression of illness, changes in communication and behaviour, person-centred language, the importance of support for families, and services offered by ASPEI. Includes certification in U-First!® & DCT 101.
Time commitment: 2 hours/week for 6 weeks + one 1-Hour Live discussion Webinar
A certificate will be provided upon completion of the course.
Cost: $300
*Discounted group rates are possible. Contact society@alzpei.ca.
Dementia Care Training 102: Advanced Fundamentals of Care
Click here to register for May 12 - Jun 20, 2025.
Upcoming sessions (last session before summer break - resuming Fall 2025):
- May 20 - Jun 27, 2025
For: Managers/coordinators, clinical, and direct care staff
Expands into the advanced theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to provide front-line high quality dementia care.
These modules have their foundations in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®, DementiAbility, and includes considerations for LGBTQ2S+ approaches to care. There is a strong emphasis on techniques to foster positive interactions between providers and persons living with dementia, including responsive behaviour applications and supports.
Time commitment: 6 hours of online modules to be completed within a 6-week period + one 3-hour in-person session for practicum and certification
Certification in DCT 102 provided upon completion.
See when our upcoming sessions by viewing our Eventbrite page or by emailing society@alzpei.ca.
Cost: $300
*Discounted group rates are possible.
For more information, please contact us at 902-628-2257 or society@alzpei.ca.