Person-centred care and people with dementia
Suitable for
Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Care Managers, Home Carers, Social Workers, Social Care Support Workers, Occupational Therapists
Description
This one-day workshop introduces participants to a person-centred approach to caring for people with dementia with a combination of topics from the four day Foundation programme.
Attendance choice
1 day
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, participants will have met learning outcomes 1.1; 1.4; 1.5; 1.6, and 3.1of the Knowledge Set for Dementia. Participants will have:
- Some understanding of the effect of illnesses which cause dementia
- Acknowledged the impact of a care worker’s interaction skills can have on the process of dementia
- Identified practical ways to engage with people with dementia using a range of communication skills
- Explored the practice of an activity-based model of care
- Some understanding of the term ‘challenging behaviour’ and the related issues for people with dementia
Programme includes
- Understanding dementia
- Communication difficulties and solutions
- Engaging people with dementia in activity
- Understanding behaviour viewed as challenging
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
HSC227 – Contribute to working in collaboration with
carers in a caring role
HSC228 – Contribute to effective group
care
