Dementia Care Training
Learn a positive approach to dementia care for healthcare providers. Create an inclusive and engaging environment for all, experience what it might feel like to have dementia, learn U-First! and PIECES principles with DCT 101 and 102. Virtual courses available!
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What is Dementia Care Training?
The Dementia Care Training program provides comprehensive education for healthcare providers about best practices in dementia care. Learn the theory and practice of U-First!®, PIECES™, Positive Approach to Care®, DementiAbility, and LGBTQ2S+ perspectives.In-person and virtual training options are available.
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
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.
See when our upcoming sessions by viewing our Eventbrite page or by emailing society@alzpei.ca.
Cost: $300
Dementia Care Training 102: Advanced Fundamentals of Care
*DCT 101 is a pre-requisite for DCT 102
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.