Dementia Care Training
Presenter: Caroline Bartle (Dip SW, B.A Hons Social Work, M.B.A, Pg Dip Dementia Studies
Day 1 - Introduction to Dementia
- The Causes of dementia
- Changes in the brain and how this affects key functions
- Common signs and symptoms
- Other factors which cause confusion
- Current treatments
Day 2 - Person Centred Approach to Assessment & Planning
- What Person Centred Care means and how to implement it
- How capacity and consent play an integral part in assessments
- The benefits of Person Centred Care
- How to use life histories in planning care
- How to work with family care givers
Day 3 - Communication Skills
- Understand how dementia impacts on communication skills
- Learn techniques to overcome barriers to communication
- Understand how life histories can enhance communication
- Learn to use active listening skills to improve communication
Day 4 - Positive Interactions in Dementia Care
- Recognise the unique needs of the individual
- How attitudes affect care delivery
- Recognise the effects of exclusion and discrimination on care delivery
- Understanding dementia in different groups
Tickets cost $150 + gst per session. To book onto all four sessions
the cost is $550 + gst. To book onto the course please complete the
registration form. Places will be limited to 16 so advise early booking.
PLEASE REGISTER & PAY EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE
15th May 10.00 - 15.00pm
Where: The Community of Saint Luke, Remuera, Auckland.
130 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
| WORKSHOP THREE ONLY - 3rd May | |
| Investment: $150.00 plus GST per person | |
| WORKSHOP FOUR ONLY - 15th May | |
| Investment: $150.00 plus GST per person | |
About the Presenter:
Caroline has studied dementia care at post graduate level and has played a significant role in the development of dementia care training in the UK being an advocate for advancing practice in psycho-therapeutic approaches to care. She is most well known to her contribution to the 'knowledge sets' and her developing work in the new QCF Dementia Qualifications developed in the UK. She has published a range of material to support learning and development in this area and continues to evolve her training courses to every increasing engaging and thought provoking heights.
Caroline has come to New Zealand to support the development of dementia care services. In partnership with Clinical Update Caroline is delivering a four day dementia care training programme. The course is suitable for both registered nurses and caregivers.
Any queries phone 09 834 4825 or 021 625 482.
NB No refunds will be given unless notification of non-attendance is given at least 24 hour prior to the workshop.
Payment must be made before attendance of the training unless prior arrangements have been made.
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