Dementia awareness programme
The prevalence of dementia is rapidly increasing and each and every person with this condition is entitled to be treated as an equal with respect and dignity. Dementia as a condition has many complex facets which need to be recognised in care practice.
Person centred care training incorporates the complexities of the condition while enabling the learner to fully understand the lived experience the person with dementia is actually going through.
The person centred care approach is fundamental to good care practice and is thoughtful, supporting, enabling and inclusive and works with the persons strengths and is accepting of who they are.
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Option 1 Workshop 1 day Content:
Each topic: – 1 ½ hours |
Option 2 Workshop 2 days Content:
Each topic – 3 hours |
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Option 3 Workshop 2 ½ days Content:
Each topic – 3 hours |
Option 4 Workshop 5 days Content:
Each topic – 3 hours |
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Option 5 A Blended approach A blended form of learning is available where a certain percentage of time is spent in the class room and the remaining time used for mentored experiential learning in the workplace |
Optional Workshops: Team working, mentorship and supervision (akin to clinical supervision) and Reflective Practice for the professional worker, an Enabling Environment Each topic 3 – 6 hours (time depends on required dept of content) |
Even though it is recommended that social care providers utilise the 5 day option, as this will enhance skill, knowledge, practice, attitude and marketing, some organisations may prefer a personal training programme that is linked to service knowledge gaps which are shown in their training needs analysis.
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards of 2008 recommend with standard 24 that employees receive induction and continued professional development. Standard 24.3 states all employees are suitably competent to carry out their role.
Care Matters dementia awareness programme maps to the requirements of the HIAQ 2008 standards.
