Caring for People with Dementia the Fundamentals: e-learning training course
This online e-learning Fundamentals training course has been developed for anyone who is new to, will soon be involved in, or is currently involved in caring for someone with dementia, whether within the family or as a professional, either at home or as part of a team in a residential facility.
A workbook is included for each unit that contains questions relating to the knowledge gained throughout the training course and/or in your work experience. It can be completed online or printed out and filled in manually and handed to your Manager for evaluation, if applicable.
In addition there is a Learning Pack that can be downloaded.
The study units are:
Dementia Awareness
Person -centred approach to care & support (of an individual with Dementia)
At the end of the training course, learners will be able to:
understand what dementia is, be able to explain what is meant by the term 'dementia' and describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia
The full Dementia training course provides a much more in-depth introduction to the condition: its definition, causes and effects on people as it progresses. The training course then looks at the importance of good communication between carers and the people they care for and examines ways of improving communication in different situations.
What is Dementia?
Improving Communication
Day-to-Day Care
Responding to Challenging Behaviour
Activities and Exercise
Late-Stage Care
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Fundamentals Course - single user: £30.00 inc. VAT
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The types of day-to-day care covered in the full training course include creating a safe environment for people with dementia, helping at mealtimes, helping with bathing, washing and toileting as well as tips for dressing and managing medication.
Types of challenging behaviour that carers may come across when looking after people with dementia are identified. The course then goes on to explore effective and sensitive ways to cope with and respond to each type in different circumstances and at different stages of the condition.
Learners will discover how activities and exercise can improve the quality of life for people with dementia as well as giving them a sense of purpose. The course looks at the kinds of activities and exercise appropriate for different people's needs as the condition progresses.
The training course concludes with a unit about late-stage care requirements and how carers can meet these sensitively and efficiently. It also identifies sources of support and advice available to carers and emphasises how essential it is for them to look after themselves throughout the process.
Learning Objectives
On completion of the training course, learners will be able to:
define the term dementia and describe common symptoms of the condition at each stage
describe the benefits of monitoring, recording and reporting on the changing needs and capabilities of people with dementia in their care
apply a range of methods which can improve verbal and non-verbal communication with someone in their care as the condition progresses
adopt effective techniques for helping people with dementia to carry out day-to-day tasks in a stress-free and relaxing environment
prepare for different types of challenging behaviour they may encounter and respond sensitively and appropriately
explain the importance of helping people in their care to remain as mentally and physically active for as long as possible
describe the emotional and physical care required in the late stages of the condition in order to keep people healthy and comfortable for as long as possible
understand the importance of taking care of themselves throughout the process in order to be able to provide the strength and support required by the people in their care.
E-learning is an efficient and cost-effective way to deliver this knowledge. The course provides the required key facts and includes quizzes and tests within each unit and a formal assessment at the end to check learning and understanding. On completion, staff will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to carry out their duties competently and with confidence.
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Trainers / Organisations: for prices and to register your interest in the course, please e-mail us at: info@embrace-learning.co.uk
