Foundation Programme – Communicating with people with dementia
Suitable for
Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Care Managers, Home Carers, Social Workers, Social Care Support Workers, Occupational Therapists
Description
This workshop explores the communication difficulties
of people with
dementia and their carers. It offers
participants the techniques that
enable the development
of therapeutic, person-centred relationships.
Attendance choice
1 day – half-day – 4 day foundation programme
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, participants will have met learning outcome 1.5 of the Knowledge Set for Dementia. Participants will have:
- An understanding of the nature of normal communication
- Acknowledged the impact a care worker’s interaction skills can have on the person with dementia
- Identified practical ways to engage with people with dementia using a range of communication approaches
- Understood the need to evaluate the impact of one’s own interactions on an individual
Programme includes
- Common communication problems
- Language impairment in dementia
- Behaviour and meaning
- Communication techniques
- Person-centred theory and therapeutic relationships
This programme is recognised by OCR, the NVQ Awarding body, as
providing the underpinning knowledge and understanding for the Skills
for Care National Occupational Standards for NVQ level 2 in Health and
Social Care:
Core Units
HSC21 – Communicate with, and complete records for individuals
HSC23
– Develop one's own knowledge and practice
HSC24 –
Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of
individuals
Optional Units
HSC233 – Relate to, and interact with, individuals
